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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.98, 4,520.46 and 1,859.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.98, 4,520.46 and 1,859.83 is: 2,566.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.98 : 4,520.46 = 1,859.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.98/4,520.46 = 1,859.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.98x = 4,520.46 × 1,859.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.98x = 8,407,287.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,407,287.12/3,275.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.34

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