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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.32, 4,508.96 and 1,831.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.32, 4,508.96 and 1,831.73 is: 2,527.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.32 : 4,508.96 = 1,831.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.32/4,508.96 = 1,831.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.32x = 4,508.96 × 1,831.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.32x = 8,259,165.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,259,165.60/3,267.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.81

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