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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.53, 4,517.45 and 1,876.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.53, 4,517.45 and 1,876.25 is: 2,589.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.53 : 4,517.45 = 1,876.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.53/4,517.45 = 1,876.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.53x = 4,517.45 × 1,876.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.53x = 8,475,856.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,475,856.18/3,273.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.21

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