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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.42, 4,514.67 and 1,874.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.42, 4,514.67 and 1,874.44 is: 2,586.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.42 : 4,514.67 = 1,874.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.42/4,514.67 = 1,874.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.42x = 4,514.67 × 1,874.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.42x = 8,462,455.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,462,455.46/3,271.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,586.79

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