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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.98, 4,505.19 and 1,867.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.98, 4,505.19 and 1,867.46 is: 2,576.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.98 : 4,505.19 = 1,867.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.98/4,505.19 = 1,867.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.98x = 4,505.19 × 1,867.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.98x = 8,413,262.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,413,262.12/3,264.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,576.82

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