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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.11, 4,510.17 and 1,870.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.11, 4,510.17 and 1,870.86 is: 2,581.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.11 : 4,510.17 = 1,870.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.11/4,510.17 = 1,870.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.11x = 4,510.17 × 1,870.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.11x = 8,437,896.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,437,896.65/3,268.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.89

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