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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.46, 4,519.74 and 1,859.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.46, 4,519.74 and 1,859.04 is: 2,565.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.46 : 4,519.74 = 1,859.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.46/4,519.74 = 1,859.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.46x = 4,519.74 × 1,859.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.46x = 8,402,377.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,402,377.45/3,275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.25

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