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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.49, 4,519.39 and 1,858.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.49, 4,519.39 and 1,858.86 is: 2,564.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.49 : 4,519.39 = 1,858.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.49/4,519.39 = 1,858.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.49x = 4,519.39 × 1,858.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.49x = 8,400,913.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,400,913.30/3,275.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.78

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