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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.19, 4,507.23 and 1,850.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.19, 4,507.23 and 1,850.07 is: 2,553.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.19 : 4,507.23 = 1,850.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.19/4,507.23 = 1,850.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.19x = 4,507.23 × 1,850.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.19x = 8,338,665.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,338,665.43/3,266.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,553.02

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