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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.96, 4,519.55 and 1,858.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.96, 4,519.55 and 1,858.71 is: 2,565.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.96 : 4,519.55 = 1,858.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.96/4,519.55 = 1,858.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.96x = 4,519.55 × 1,858.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.96x = 8,400,500.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,400,500.89/3,274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.07

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