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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.75, 4,519.50 and 1,859.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.75, 4,519.50 and 1,859.33 is: 2,565.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.75 : 4,519.50 = 1,859.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.75/4,519.50 = 1,859.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.75x = 4,519.50 × 1,859.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.75x = 8,403,219.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,403,219.34/3,275.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.28

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