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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.52, 4,508.58 and 1,870.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.52, 4,508.58 and 1,870.08 is: 2,581.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.52 : 4,508.58 = 1,870.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.52/4,508.58 = 1,870.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.52x = 4,508.58 × 1,870.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.52x = 8,431,405.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,431,405.29/3,266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.16

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