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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.22, 4,514.93 and 1,854.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.22, 4,514.93 and 1,854.93 is: 2,560.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.22 : 4,514.93 = 1,854.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.22/4,514.93 = 1,854.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.22x = 4,514.93 × 1,854.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.22x = 8,374,869.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,374,869.83/3,271.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.17

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