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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.96, 4,509.39 and 1,851.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.96, 4,509.39 and 1,851.81 is: 2,555.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.96 : 4,509.39 = 1,851.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.96/4,509.39 = 1,851.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.96x = 4,509.39 × 1,851.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.96x = 8,350,533.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,350,533.50/3,267.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.27

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