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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.40, 4,510.56 and 1,871.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.40, 4,510.56 and 1,871.12 is: 2,582.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.40 : 4,510.56 = 1,871.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.40/4,510.56 = 1,871.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.40x = 4,510.56 × 1,871.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.40x = 8,439,799.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,439,799.03/3,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.24

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