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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.04, 4,509.96 and 1,851.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.04, 4,509.96 and 1,851.72 is: 2,555.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.04 : 4,509.96 = 1,851.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.04/4,509.96 = 1,851.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.04x = 4,509.96 × 1,851.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.04x = 8,351,183.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,351,183.13/3,268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.41

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