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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.14, 4,977.18 and 1,859.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.14, 4,977.18 and 1,859.85 is: 2,783.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.14 : 4,977.18 = 1,859.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.14/4,977.18 = 1,859.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.14x = 4,977.18 × 1,859.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.14x = 9,256,808.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,256,808.22/3,325.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,783.89

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