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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.94, 4,494.21 and 1,859.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.94, 4,494.21 and 1,859.62 is: 2,566.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.94 : 4,494.21 = 1,859.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.94/4,494.21 = 1,859.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.94x = 4,494.21 × 1,859.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.94x = 8,357,522.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,357,522.80/3,255.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.85

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