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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.92, 4,519.60 and 1,858.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.92, 4,519.60 and 1,858.84 is: 2,565.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.92 : 4,519.60 = 1,858.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.92/4,519.60 = 1,858.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.92x = 4,519.60 × 1,858.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.92x = 8,401,197.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,401,197.32/3,274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.31

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