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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.36, 4,513.08 and 1,854

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.36, 4,513.08 and 1,854 is: 2,558.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.36 : 4,513.08 = 1,854 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.36/4,513.08 = 1,854/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.36x = 4,513.08 × 1,854
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.36x = 8,367,250.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,367,250.32/3,270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.51

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