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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.65, 4,901.47 and 1,809.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.65, 4,901.47 and 1,809.88 is: 2,714.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.65 : 4,901.47 = 1,809.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.65/4,901.47 = 1,809.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.65x = 4,901.47 × 1,809.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.65x = 8,871,072.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,871,072.52/3,267.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,714.82

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