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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.40, 4,516.93 and 1,856.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.40, 4,516.93 and 1,856.91 is: 2,562.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.40 : 4,516.93 = 1,856.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.40/4,516.93 = 1,856.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.40x = 4,516.93 × 1,856.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.40x = 8,387,532.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,387,532.49/3,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.33

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