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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.54, 4,519.36 and 1,858.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.54, 4,519.36 and 1,858.38 is: 2,564.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.54 : 4,519.36 = 1,858.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.54/4,519.36 = 1,858.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.54x = 4,519.36 × 1,858.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.54x = 8,398,688.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,398,688.24/3,274.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.85

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