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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,351.76, 4,625.27 and 1,859.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,351.76, 4,625.27 and 1,859.65 is: 2,566.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,351.76 : 4,625.27 = 1,859.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,351.76/4,625.27 = 1,859.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,351.76x = 4,625.27 × 1,859.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,351.76x = 8,601,350.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,601,350.93/3,351.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.22

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