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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.52, 4,501.68 and 1,865.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.52, 4,501.68 and 1,865.08 is: 2,574.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.52 : 4,501.68 = 1,865.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.52/4,501.68 = 1,865.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.52x = 4,501.68 × 1,865.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.52x = 8,395,993.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,395,993.33/3,261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,574.26

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