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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.64, 4,487.34 and 1,854.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.64, 4,487.34 and 1,854.36 is: 2,559.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.64 : 4,487.34 = 1,854.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.64/4,487.34 = 1,854.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.64x = 4,487.34 × 1,854.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.64x = 8,321,143.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,321,143.80/3,251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.06

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