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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.86, 4,519.52 and 1,858.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.86, 4,519.52 and 1,858.07 is: 2,564.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.86 : 4,519.52 = 1,858.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.86/4,519.52 = 1,858.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.86x = 4,519.52 × 1,858.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.86x = 8,397,552.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,397,552.64/3,274.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.25

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