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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.10, 4,893.62 and 1,875.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.10, 4,893.62 and 1,875.20 is: 2,813.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.10 : 4,893.62 = 1,875.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.10/4,893.62 = 1,875.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.10x = 4,893.62 × 1,875.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.10x = 9,176,482.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,176,482.38/3,262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,813.06

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