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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.22, 4,509.14 and 1,851.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.22, 4,509.14 and 1,851.68 is: 2,554.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.22 : 4,509.14 = 1,851.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.22/4,509.14 = 1,851.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.22x = 4,509.14 × 1,851.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.22x = 8,349,461.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,349,461.01/3,268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,554.75

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