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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.89, 4,487.61 and 1,854.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.89, 4,487.61 and 1,854.64 is: 2,559.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.89 : 4,487.61 = 1,854.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.89/4,487.61 = 1,854.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.89x = 4,487.61 × 1,854.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.89x = 8,322,901.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,322,901.01/3,251.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.40

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