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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.86, 4,509.62 and 1,851.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.86, 4,509.62 and 1,851.52 is: 2,555.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.86 : 4,509.62 = 1,851.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.86/4,509.62 = 1,851.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.86x = 4,509.62 × 1,851.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.86x = 8,349,651.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,349,651.62/3,267.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.08

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