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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.24, 4,519.87 and 1,858.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.24, 4,519.87 and 1,858.82 is: 2,565.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.24 : 4,519.87 = 1,858.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.24/4,519.87 = 1,858.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.24x = 4,519.87 × 1,858.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.24x = 8,401,597.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,401,597.51/3,275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.19

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