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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,351.97, 4,625.73 and 1,859.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,351.97, 4,625.73 and 1,859.91 is: 2,566.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,351.97 : 4,625.73 = 1,859.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,351.97/4,625.73 = 1,859.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,351.97x = 4,625.73 × 1,859.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,351.97x = 8,603,455.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,603,455.39/3,351.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.69

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