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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.41, 4,507.78 and 1,850.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.41, 4,507.78 and 1,850.17 is: 2,553.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.41 : 4,507.78 = 1,850.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.41/4,507.78 = 1,850.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.41x = 4,507.78 × 1,850.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.41x = 8,340,159.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,340,159.32/3,266.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,553.31

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