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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.39, 4,498.32 and 1,862.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.39, 4,498.32 and 1,862.14 is: 2,569.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.39 : 4,498.32 = 1,862.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.39/4,498.32 = 1,862.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.39x = 4,498.32 × 1,862.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.39x = 8,376,501.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,376,501.60/3,259.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.96

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