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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.22, 4,516.31 and 1,855.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.22, 4,516.31 and 1,855.93 is: 2,561.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.22 : 4,516.31 = 1,855.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.22/4,516.31 = 1,855.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.22x = 4,516.31 × 1,855.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.22x = 8,381,955.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,381,955.22/3,272.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.55

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