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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,351.51, 4,624.92 and 1,859.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,351.51, 4,624.92 and 1,859.40 is: 2,565.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,351.51 : 4,624.92 = 1,859.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,351.51/4,624.92 = 1,859.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,351.51x = 4,624.92 × 1,859.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,351.51x = 8,599,553.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,599,553.12/3,351.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.88

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