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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.74, 4,507.11 and 1,868.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.74, 4,507.11 and 1,868.94 is: 2,579.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.74 : 4,507.11 = 1,868.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.74/4,507.11 = 1,868.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.74x = 4,507.11 × 1,868.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.74x = 8,423,518.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,423,518.16/3,265.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,579.36

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