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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.04, 4,505.38 and 1,867.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.04, 4,505.38 and 1,867.52 is: 2,576.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.04 : 4,505.38 = 1,867.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.04/4,505.38 = 1,867.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.04x = 4,505.38 × 1,867.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.04x = 8,413,887.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,413,887.26/3,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,576.96

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