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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.80, 4,513.61 and 1,854.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.80, 4,513.61 and 1,854.62 is: 2,559.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.80 : 4,513.61 = 1,854.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.80/4,513.61 = 1,854.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.80x = 4,513.61 × 1,854.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.80x = 8,371,031.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,371,031.38/3,270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.32

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