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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.63, 4,512.08 and 1,872.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.63, 4,512.08 and 1,872.65 is: 2,584.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.63 : 4,512.08 = 1,872.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.63/4,512.08 = 1,872.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.63x = 4,512.08 × 1,872.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.63x = 8,449,546.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,449,546.61/3,269.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,584.25

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