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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.52, 4,498.92 and 1,863.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.52, 4,498.92 and 1,863.08 is: 2,571.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.52 : 4,498.92 = 1,863.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.52/4,498.92 = 1,863.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.52x = 4,498.92 × 1,863.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.52x = 8,381,847.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,381,847.87/3,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571.50

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