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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.61, 4,520.11 and 1,859.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.61, 4,520.11 and 1,859.32 is: 2,565.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.61 : 4,520.11 = 1,859.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.61/4,520.11 = 1,859.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.61x = 4,520.11 × 1,859.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.61x = 8,404,330.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,404,330.93/3,275.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.73

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