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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.74, 4,730.22 and 1,855.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.74, 4,730.22 and 1,855.80 is: 2,560.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.74 : 4,730.22 = 1,855.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.74/4,730.22 = 1,855.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.74x = 4,730.22 × 1,855.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.74x = 8,778,342.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,778,342.28/3,427.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.97

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