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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.97, 4,517.34 and 1,856.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.97, 4,517.34 and 1,856.68 is: 2,562.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.97 : 4,517.34 = 1,856.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.97/4,517.34 = 1,856.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.97x = 4,517.34 × 1,856.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.97x = 8,387,254.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,387,254.83/3,272.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.58

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