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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.88, 4,514.16 and 1,874.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.88, 4,514.16 and 1,874.08 is: 2,586.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.88 : 4,514.16 = 1,874.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.88/4,514.16 = 1,874.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.88x = 4,514.16 × 1,874.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.88x = 8,459,896.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,459,896.97/3,270.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,586.43

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