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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.22, 4,507.32 and 1,850.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.22, 4,507.32 and 1,850.17 is: 2,553.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.22 : 4,507.32 = 1,850.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.22/4,507.32 = 1,850.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.22x = 4,507.32 × 1,850.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.22x = 8,339,308.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,339,308.24/3,266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,553.20

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