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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.46, 4,518.86 and 1,858.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.46, 4,518.86 and 1,858.20 is: 2,564.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.46 : 4,518.86 = 1,858.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.46/4,518.86 = 1,858.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.46x = 4,518.86 × 1,858.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.46x = 8,396,947.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,396,947.66/3,274.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.38

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