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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.44, 4,492.14 and 1,858.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.44, 4,492.14 and 1,858.12 is: 2,564.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.44 : 4,492.14 = 1,858.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.44/4,492.14 = 1,858.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.44x = 4,492.14 × 1,858.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.44x = 8,346,935.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,346,935.18/3,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.78

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