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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,351.53, 4,624.95 and 1,859.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,351.53, 4,624.95 and 1,859.56 is: 2,566.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,351.53 : 4,624.95 = 1,859.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,351.53/4,624.95 = 1,859.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,351.53x = 4,624.95 × 1,859.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,351.53x = 8,600,356.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,600,356.97/3,351.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.10

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