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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.28, 4,488.36 and 1,855.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.28, 4,488.36 and 1,855.22 is: 2,559.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.28 : 4,488.36 = 1,855.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.28/4,488.36 = 1,855.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.28x = 4,488.36 × 1,855.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.28x = 8,326,895.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,326,895.24/3,253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.54

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