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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,351.58, 4,624.98 and 1,859.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,351.58, 4,624.98 and 1,859.39 is: 2,565.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,351.58 : 4,624.98 = 1,859.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,351.58/4,624.98 = 1,859.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,351.58x = 4,624.98 × 1,859.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,351.58x = 8,599,641.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,599,641.56/3,351.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.85

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