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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.08, 4,501.52 and 1,864.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.08, 4,501.52 and 1,864.80 is: 2,573.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.08 : 4,501.52 = 1,864.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.08/4,501.52 = 1,864.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.08x = 4,501.52 × 1,864.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.08x = 8,394,434.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,394,434.50/3,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573.34

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