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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.84, 4,505.40 and 1,867.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.84, 4,505.40 and 1,867.50 is: 2,577.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.84 : 4,505.40 = 1,867.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.84/4,505.40 = 1,867.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.84x = 4,505.40 × 1,867.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.84x = 8,413,834.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,413,834.50/3,264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.10

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