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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.04, 4,490.58 and 1,856.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.04, 4,490.58 and 1,856.76 is: 2,562.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.04 : 4,490.58 = 1,856.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.04/4,490.58 = 1,856.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.04x = 4,490.58 × 1,856.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.04x = 8,337,929.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,337,929.32/3,254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.33

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