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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.73, 4,508.94 and 1,851.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.73, 4,508.94 and 1,851.04 is: 2,554.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.73 : 4,508.94 = 1,851.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.73/4,508.94 = 1,851.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.73x = 4,508.94 × 1,851.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.73x = 8,346,228.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,346,228.30/3,267.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,554.14

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