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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.98, 4,509.57 and 1,851.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.98, 4,509.57 and 1,851.69 is: 2,555.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.98 : 4,509.57 = 1,851.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.98/4,509.57 = 1,851.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.98x = 4,509.57 × 1,851.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.98x = 8,350,349.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,350,349.53/3,267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.20

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