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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.68, 4,512.36 and 1,872.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.68, 4,512.36 and 1,872.64 is: 2,584.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.68 : 4,512.36 = 1,872.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.68/4,512.36 = 1,872.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.68x = 4,512.36 × 1,872.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.68x = 8,450,025.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,450,025.83/3,269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,584.36

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