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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.33, 4,511.56 and 1,871.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.33, 4,511.56 and 1,871.81 is: 2,583.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.33 : 4,511.56 = 1,871.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.33/4,511.56 = 1,871.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.33x = 4,511.56 × 1,871.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.33x = 8,444,783.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,444,783.12/3,269.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.03

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