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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.88, 4,487.62 and 1,854.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.88, 4,487.62 and 1,854.68 is: 2,559.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.88 : 4,487.62 = 1,854.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.88/4,487.62 = 1,854.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.88x = 4,487.62 × 1,854.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.88x = 8,323,099.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,323,099.06/3,251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.47

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