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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,351.67, 4,625.52 and 1,859.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,351.67, 4,625.52 and 1,859.65 is: 2,566.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,351.67 : 4,625.52 = 1,859.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,351.67/4,625.52 = 1,859.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,351.67x = 4,625.52 × 1,859.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,351.67x = 8,601,848.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,601,848.27/3,351.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.44

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