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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.49, 4,492.56 and 1,858.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.49, 4,492.56 and 1,858.24 is: 2,564.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.49 : 4,492.56 = 1,858.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.49/4,492.56 = 1,858.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.49x = 4,492.56 × 1,858.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.49x = 8,348,254.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,348,254.69/3,255.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.36

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