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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255, 4,492.08 and 1,858.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255, 4,492.08 and 1,858.20 is: 2,564.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255 : 4,492.08 = 1,858.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255/4,492.08 = 1,858.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255x = 4,492.08 × 1,858.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255x = 8,347,183.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,347,183.06/3,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.42

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