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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.42, 4,516.86 and 1,856.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.42, 4,516.86 and 1,856.66 is: 2,561.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.42 : 4,516.86 = 1,856.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.42/4,516.86 = 1,856.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.42x = 4,516.86 × 1,856.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.42x = 8,386,250.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,386,250.70/3,273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.92

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