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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.94, 4,520.91 and 1,859.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.94, 4,520.91 and 1,859.63 is: 2,566.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.94 : 4,520.91 = 1,859.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.94/4,520.91 = 1,859.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.94x = 4,520.91 × 1,859.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.94x = 8,407,219.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,407,219.86/3,275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.35

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