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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.22, 4,514.58 and 1,855.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.22, 4,514.58 and 1,855.77 is: 2,560.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.22 : 4,514.58 = 1,855.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.22/4,514.58 = 1,855.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.22x = 4,514.58 × 1,855.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.22x = 8,378,022.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,378,022.13/3,272.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.35

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