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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.09, 4,508.51 and 1,869.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.09, 4,508.51 and 1,869.75 is: 2,580.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.09 : 4,508.51 = 1,869.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.09/4,508.51 = 1,869.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.09x = 4,508.51 × 1,869.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.09x = 8,429,777.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,429,777.22/3,267.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.21

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