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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,351.66, 4,625.22 and 1,859.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,351.66, 4,625.22 and 1,859.57 is: 2,566.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,351.66 : 4,625.22 = 1,859.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,351.66/4,625.22 = 1,859.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,351.66x = 4,625.22 × 1,859.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,351.66x = 8,600,920.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,600,920.36/3,351.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.17

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