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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.28, 4,486.92 and 1,854.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.28, 4,486.92 and 1,854.28 is: 2,558.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.28 : 4,486.92 = 1,854.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.28/4,486.92 = 1,854.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.28x = 4,486.92 × 1,854.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.28x = 8,320,006.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,320,006.02/3,252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.21

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