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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.48, 4,510.42 and 1,852.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.48, 4,510.42 and 1,852.42 is: 2,556.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.48 : 4,510.42 = 1,852.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.48/4,510.42 = 1,852.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.48x = 4,510.42 × 1,852.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.48x = 8,355,192.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,355,192.22/3,268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.29

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