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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.77, 4,520.46 and 1,859.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.77, 4,520.46 and 1,859.59 is: 2,566.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.77 : 4,520.46 = 1,859.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.77/4,520.46 = 1,859.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.77x = 4,520.46 × 1,859.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.77x = 8,406,202.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,406,202.21/3,275.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.18

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