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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.55, 4,507.80 and 1,850.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.55, 4,507.80 and 1,850.20 is: 2,553.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.55 : 4,507.80 = 1,850.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.55/4,507.80 = 1,850.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.55x = 4,507.80 × 1,850.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.55x = 8,340,331.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,340,331.56/3,266.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,553.25

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