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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.42, 4,489.72 and 1,856.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.42, 4,489.72 and 1,856.17 is: 2,561.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.42 : 4,489.72 = 1,856.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.42/4,489.72 = 1,856.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.42x = 4,489.72 × 1,856.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.42x = 8,333,683.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,333,683.57/3,253.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.51

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