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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.49, 4,516.40 and 1,857.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.49, 4,516.40 and 1,857.07 is: 2,562.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.49 : 4,516.40 = 1,857.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.49/4,516.40 = 1,857.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.49x = 4,516.40 × 1,857.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.49x = 8,387,250.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,387,250.37/3,273.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.18

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