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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.56, 4,520.67 and 1,859.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.56, 4,520.67 and 1,859.69 is: 2,566.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.56 : 4,520.67 = 1,859.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.56/4,520.67 = 1,859.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.56x = 4,520.67 × 1,859.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.56x = 8,407,030.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,407,030.67/3,275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.59

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