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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.23, 4,512.68 and 1,853.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.23, 4,512.68 and 1,853.94 is: 2,558.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.23 : 4,512.68 = 1,853.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.23/4,512.68 = 1,853.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.23x = 4,512.68 × 1,853.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.23x = 8,366,228.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,366,228.69/3,270.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.30

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