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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,499.54, 5,251.43 and 1,857.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,499.54, 5,251.43 and 1,857.47 is: 2,787.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,499.54 : 5,251.43 = 1,857.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,499.54/5,251.43 = 1,857.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,499.54x = 5,251.43 × 1,857.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,499.54x = 9,754,352.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,754,352.07/3,499.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.33

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