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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.64, 4,490.28 and 1,856.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.64, 4,490.28 and 1,856.36 is: 2,561.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.64 : 4,490.28 = 1,856.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.64/4,490.28 = 1,856.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.64x = 4,490.28 × 1,856.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.64x = 8,335,576.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,335,576.18/3,253.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.92

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