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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.77, 4,519.08 and 1,858.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.77, 4,519.08 and 1,858.59 is: 2,564.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.77 : 4,519.08 = 1,858.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.77/4,519.08 = 1,858.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.77x = 4,519.08 × 1,858.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.77x = 8,399,116.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,399,116.90/3,274.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.80

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