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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.06, 4,421.29 and 1,859.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.06, 4,421.29 and 1,859.46 is: 2,565.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.06 : 4,421.29 = 1,859.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.06/4,421.29 = 1,859.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.06x = 4,421.29 × 1,859.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.06x = 8,221,211.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,221,211.90/3,204.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.87

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