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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,351.85, 4,625.83 and 1,859.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,351.85, 4,625.83 and 1,859.92 is: 2,566.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,351.85 : 4,625.83 = 1,859.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,351.85/4,625.83 = 1,859.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,351.85x = 4,625.83 × 1,859.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,351.85x = 8,603,673.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,603,673.73/3,351.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.84

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