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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.45, 4,514.23 and 1,855.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.45, 4,514.23 and 1,855.03 is: 2,559.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.45 : 4,514.23 = 1,855.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.45/4,514.23 = 1,855.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.45x = 4,514.23 × 1,855.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.45x = 8,374,032.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,374,032.08/3,271.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.73

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