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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.55, 4,519.87 and 1,858.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.55, 4,519.87 and 1,858.73 is: 2,564.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.55 : 4,519.87 = 1,858.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.55/4,519.87 = 1,858.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.55x = 4,519.87 × 1,858.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.55x = 8,401,190.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,401,190.72/3,275.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.82

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