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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.62, 4,517.71 and 1,876.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.62, 4,517.71 and 1,876.64 is: 2,589.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.62 : 4,517.71 = 1,876.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.62/4,517.71 = 1,876.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.62x = 4,517.71 × 1,876.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.62x = 8,478,115.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,478,115.29/3,273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.83

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