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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.79, 4,507.96 and 1,850.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.79, 4,507.96 and 1,850.78 is: 2,553.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.79 : 4,507.96 = 1,850.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.79/4,507.96 = 1,850.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.79x = 4,507.96 × 1,850.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.79x = 8,343,232.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,343,232.17/3,266.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,553.95

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