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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.04, 4,510.30 and 1,851.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.04, 4,510.30 and 1,851.98 is: 2,555.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.04 : 4,510.30 = 1,851.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.04/4,510.30 = 1,851.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.04x = 4,510.30 × 1,851.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.04x = 8,352,985.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,352,985.39/3,268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.96

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