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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.26, 4,512.96 and 1,854.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.26, 4,512.96 and 1,854.04 is: 2,558.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.26 : 4,512.96 = 1,854.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.26/4,512.96 = 1,854.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.26x = 4,512.96 × 1,854.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.26x = 8,367,208.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,367,208.36/3,270.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.58

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