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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.49, 4,515.78 and 1,856.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.49, 4,515.78 and 1,856.19 is: 2,561.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.49 : 4,515.78 = 1,856.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.49/4,515.78 = 1,856.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.49x = 4,515.78 × 1,856.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.49x = 8,382,145.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,382,145.68/3,272.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.40

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