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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.68, 4,508.22 and 1,869.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.68, 4,508.22 and 1,869.64 is: 2,580.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.68 : 4,508.22 = 1,869.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.68/4,508.22 = 1,869.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.68x = 4,508.22 × 1,869.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.68x = 8,428,748.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,428,748.44/3,266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.22

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