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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.74, 4,513.89 and 1,855.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.74, 4,513.89 and 1,855.27 is: 2,559.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.74 : 4,513.89 = 1,855.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.74/4,513.89 = 1,855.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.74x = 4,513.89 × 1,855.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.74x = 8,374,484.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,374,484.70/3,271.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.64

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