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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.96, 4,493.40 and 1,857.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.96, 4,493.40 and 1,857.44 is: 2,564.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.96 : 4,493.40 = 1,857.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.96/4,493.40 = 1,857.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.96x = 4,493.40 × 1,857.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.96x = 8,346,220.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,346,220.90/3,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.15

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