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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.51, 4,894.62 and 1,876.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.51, 4,894.62 and 1,876.33 is: 2,814.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.51 : 4,894.62 = 1,876.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.51/4,894.62 = 1,876.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.51x = 4,894.62 × 1,876.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.51x = 9,183,922.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,183,922.34/3,262.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.99

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