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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.82, 4,730.40 and 1,855.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.82, 4,730.40 and 1,855.92 is: 2,561.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.82 : 4,730.40 = 1,855.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.82/4,730.40 = 1,855.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.82x = 4,730.40 × 1,855.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.82x = 8,779,243.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,779,243.97/3,427.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.17

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