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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.04, 4,513.48 and 1,854.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.04, 4,513.48 and 1,854.44 is: 2,558.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.04 : 4,513.48 = 1,854.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.04/4,513.48 = 1,854.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.04x = 4,513.48 × 1,854.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.04x = 8,369,977.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,369,977.85/3,271.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.81

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