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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.70, 4,505.32 and 1,867.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.70, 4,505.32 and 1,867.44 is: 2,577.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.70 : 4,505.32 = 1,867.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.70/4,505.32 = 1,867.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.70x = 4,505.32 × 1,867.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.70x = 8,413,414.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,413,414.78/3,264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.09

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