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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.78, 4,510.18 and 1,852.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.78, 4,510.18 and 1,852.34 is: 2,555.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.78 : 4,510.18 = 1,852.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.78/4,510.18 = 1,852.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.78x = 4,510.18 × 1,852.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.78x = 8,354,386.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,354,386.82/3,268.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.81

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