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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.23, 4,981.46 and 1,859.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.23, 4,981.46 and 1,859.94 is: 2,786.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.23 : 4,981.46 = 1,859.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.23/4,981.46 = 1,859.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.23x = 4,981.46 × 1,859.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.23x = 9,265,216.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,265,216.71/3,325.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.34

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