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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.79, 4,514.96 and 1,855.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.79, 4,514.96 and 1,855.42 is: 2,560.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.79 : 4,514.96 = 1,855.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.79/4,514.96 = 1,855.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.79x = 4,514.96 × 1,855.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.79x = 8,377,140.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,377,140.43/3,271.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.41

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