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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.61, 4,509.15 and 1,851.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.61, 4,509.15 and 1,851.27 is: 2,554.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.61 : 4,509.15 = 1,851.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.61/4,509.15 = 1,851.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.61x = 4,509.15 × 1,851.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.61x = 8,347,631.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,347,631.57/3,267.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,554.66

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