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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,257.96, 4,497.54 and 1,860.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,257.96, 4,497.54 and 1,860.44 is: 2,568.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,257.96 : 4,497.54 = 1,860.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,257.96/4,497.54 = 1,860.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,257.96x = 4,497.54 × 1,860.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,257.96x = 8,367,403.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,367,403.32/3,257.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,568.30

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