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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.28, 4,510.62 and 1,871

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.28, 4,510.62 and 1,871 is: 2,582.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.28 : 4,510.62 = 1,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.28/4,510.62 = 1,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.28x = 4,510.62 × 1,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.28x = 8,439,370.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,439,370.02/3,268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.21

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