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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.78, 4,514.13 and 1,873.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.78, 4,514.13 and 1,873.53 is: 2,585.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.78 : 4,514.13 = 1,873.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.78/4,514.13 = 1,873.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.78x = 4,514.13 × 1,873.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.78x = 8,457,357.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,457,357.98/3,270.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.73

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