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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.94, 4,505.61 and 1,867.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.94, 4,505.61 and 1,867.69 is: 2,577.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.94 : 4,505.61 = 1,867.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.94/4,505.61 = 1,867.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.94x = 4,505.61 × 1,867.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.94x = 8,415,078.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,415,078.48/3,264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.41

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