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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.93, 4,520.39 and 1,859.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.93, 4,520.39 and 1,859.10 is: 2,565.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.93 : 4,520.39 = 1,859.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.93/4,520.39 = 1,859.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.93x = 4,520.39 × 1,859.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.93x = 8,403,847.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,403,847.75/3,275.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.34

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