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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.02, 4,507.89 and 1,869.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.02, 4,507.89 and 1,869.58 is: 2,580.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.02 : 4,507.89 = 1,869.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.02/4,507.89 = 1,869.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.02x = 4,507.89 × 1,869.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.02x = 8,427,860.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,427,860.99/3,266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.47

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