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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.77, 4,507.55 and 1,869.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.77, 4,507.55 and 1,869.33 is: 2,580.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.77 : 4,507.55 = 1,869.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.77/4,507.55 = 1,869.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.77x = 4,507.55 × 1,869.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.77x = 8,426,098.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,426,098.44/3,265.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.13

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