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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,351.53, 4,625.34 and 1,859.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,351.53, 4,625.34 and 1,859.57 is: 2,566.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,351.53 : 4,625.34 = 1,859.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,351.53/4,625.34 = 1,859.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,351.53x = 4,625.34 × 1,859.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,351.53x = 8,601,156.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,601,156.77/3,351.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.34

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