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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.60, 4,512.32 and 1,872.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.60, 4,512.32 and 1,872.32 is: 2,583.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.60 : 4,512.32 = 1,872.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.60/4,512.32 = 1,872.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.60x = 4,512.32 × 1,872.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.60x = 8,448,506.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,448,506.98/3,269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.96

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