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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.46, 4,513.46 and 1,854.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.46, 4,513.46 and 1,854.13 is: 2,558.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.46 : 4,513.46 = 1,854.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.46/4,513.46 = 1,854.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.46x = 4,513.46 × 1,854.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.46x = 8,368,541.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,368,541.59/3,270.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.83

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