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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.09, 4,511.26 and 1,871.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.09, 4,511.26 and 1,871.75 is: 2,582.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.09 : 4,511.26 = 1,871.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.09/4,511.26 = 1,871.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.09x = 4,511.26 × 1,871.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.09x = 8,443,950.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,443,950.91/3,269.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.97

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