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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.59, 6,488.25 and 1,861.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.59, 6,488.25 and 1,861.03 is: 2,791.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.59 : 6,488.25 = 1,861.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.59/6,488.25 = 1,861.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.59x = 6,488.25 × 1,861.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.59x = 12,074,827.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,074,827.90/4,325.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.49

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