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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.89, 4,516.43 and 1,856.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.89, 4,516.43 and 1,856.71 is: 2,562.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.89 : 4,516.43 = 1,856.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.89/4,516.43 = 1,856.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.89x = 4,516.43 × 1,856.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.89x = 8,385,689.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,385,689.45/3,272.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.17

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