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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.53, 4,652.52 and 1,858.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.53, 4,652.52 and 1,858.79 is: 2,565.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.53 : 4,652.52 = 1,858.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.53/4,652.52 = 1,858.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.53x = 4,652.52 × 1,858.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.53x = 8,648,057.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,648,057.65/3,371.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.02

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