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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.72, 4,509.75 and 1,852.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.72, 4,509.75 and 1,852.27 is: 2,555.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.72 : 4,509.75 = 1,852.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.72/4,509.75 = 1,852.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.72x = 4,509.75 × 1,852.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.72x = 8,353,274.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,353,274.63/3,268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.52

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