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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,352.23, 4,625.70 and 1,859.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,352.23, 4,625.70 and 1,859.76 is: 2,566.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,352.23 : 4,625.70 = 1,859.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,352.23/4,625.70 = 1,859.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,352.23x = 4,625.70 × 1,859.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,352.23x = 8,602,691.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,602,691.83/3,352.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.26

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