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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.65, 4,508.11 and 1,850.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.65, 4,508.11 and 1,850.41 is: 2,553.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.65 : 4,508.11 = 1,850.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.65/4,508.11 = 1,850.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.65x = 4,508.11 × 1,850.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.65x = 8,341,830.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,341,830.35/3,266.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,553.63

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