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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.88, 4,653.40 and 1,859.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.88, 4,653.40 and 1,859.51 is: 2,566.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.88 : 4,653.40 = 1,859.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.88/4,653.40 = 1,859.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.88x = 4,653.40 × 1,859.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.88x = 8,653,028.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,653,028.13/3,371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.23

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