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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.72, 4,514.66 and 1,874.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.72, 4,514.66 and 1,874.28 is: 2,586.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.72 : 4,514.66 = 1,874.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.72/4,514.66 = 1,874.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.72x = 4,514.66 × 1,874.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.72x = 8,461,736.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,461,736.94/3,271.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,586.33

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