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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.07, 4,493.34 and 1,858.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.07, 4,493.34 and 1,858.82 is: 2,565.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.07 : 4,493.34 = 1,858.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.07/4,493.34 = 1,858.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.07x = 4,493.34 × 1,858.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.07x = 8,352,287.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,352,287.79/3,256.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.15

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