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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.73, 4,515.96 and 1,856.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.73, 4,515.96 and 1,856.58 is: 2,561.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.73 : 4,515.96 = 1,856.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.73/4,515.96 = 1,856.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.73x = 4,515.96 × 1,856.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.73x = 8,384,241.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,384,241.02/3,272.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.85

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