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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,351.33, 4,624.83 and 1,859.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,351.33, 4,624.83 and 1,859.48 is: 2,566.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,351.33 : 4,624.83 = 1,859.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,351.33/4,624.83 = 1,859.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,351.33x = 4,624.83 × 1,859.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,351.33x = 8,599,778.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,599,778.89/3,351.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.08

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