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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.06, 4,505.64 and 1,868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.06, 4,505.64 and 1,868 is: 2,576.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.06 : 4,505.64 = 1,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.06/4,505.64 = 1,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.06x = 4,505.64 × 1,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.06x = 8,416,535.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,416,535.52/3,266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,576.97

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