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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.69, 4,878.36 and 1,867.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.69, 4,878.36 and 1,867.32 is: 2,800.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.69 : 4,878.36 = 1,867.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.69/4,878.36 = 1,867.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.69x = 4,878.36 × 1,867.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.69x = 9,109,459.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,109,459.20/3,252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,800.59

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