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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.92, 4,498.80 and 1,862.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.92, 4,498.80 and 1,862.64 is: 2,570.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.92 : 4,498.80 = 1,862.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.92/4,498.80 = 1,862.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.92x = 4,498.80 × 1,862.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.92x = 8,379,644.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,379,644.83/3,259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.51

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