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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.90, 4,508.28 and 1,850.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.90, 4,508.28 and 1,850.58 is: 2,553.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.90 : 4,508.28 = 1,850.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.90/4,508.28 = 1,850.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.90x = 4,508.28 × 1,850.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.90x = 8,342,932.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,342,932.80/3,266.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,553.78

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