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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.28, 4,519.68 and 1,858.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.28, 4,519.68 and 1,858.80 is: 2,565.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.28 : 4,519.68 = 1,858.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.28/4,519.68 = 1,858.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.28x = 4,519.68 × 1,858.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.28x = 8,401,181.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,401,181.18/3,275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.03

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