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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.22, 4,507.44 and 1,868.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.22, 4,507.44 and 1,868.96 is: 2,579.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.22 : 4,507.44 = 1,868.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.22/4,507.44 = 1,868.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.22x = 4,507.44 × 1,868.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.22x = 8,424,225.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,424,225.06/3,266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,579.20

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