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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.26, 4,511.58 and 1,853.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.26, 4,511.58 and 1,853.04 is: 2,557.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.26 : 4,511.58 = 1,853.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.26/4,511.58 = 1,853.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.26x = 4,511.58 × 1,853.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.26x = 8,360,138.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,360,138.20/3,269.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.20

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