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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.29, 4,507.14 and 1,850.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.29, 4,507.14 and 1,850.05 is: 2,552.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.29 : 4,507.14 = 1,850.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.29/4,507.14 = 1,850.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.29x = 4,507.14 × 1,850.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.29x = 8,338,434.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,338,434.36/3,266.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.88

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