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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.34, 4,513.05 and 1,854.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.34, 4,513.05 and 1,854.30 is: 2,558.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.34 : 4,513.05 = 1,854.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.34/4,513.05 = 1,854.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.34x = 4,513.05 × 1,854.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.34x = 8,368,548.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,368,548.62/3,270.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.92

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