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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.97, 4,508.27 and 1,850.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.97, 4,508.27 and 1,850.62 is: 2,553.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.97 : 4,508.27 = 1,850.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.97/4,508.27 = 1,850.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.97x = 4,508.27 × 1,850.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.97x = 8,343,094.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,343,094.63/3,266.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,553.77

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