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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,258.66, 4,495.86 and 1,842.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,258.66, 4,495.86 and 1,842.16 is: 2,541.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,258.66 : 4,495.86 = 1,842.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,258.66/4,495.86 = 1,842.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,258.66x = 4,495.86 × 1,842.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,258.66x = 8,282,093.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,282,093.46/3,258.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.56

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