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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.74, 4,518.15 and 1,876.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.74, 4,518.15 and 1,876.94 is: 2,590.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.74 : 4,518.15 = 1,876.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.74/4,518.15 = 1,876.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.74x = 4,518.15 × 1,876.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.74x = 8,480,296.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,480,296.46/3,273.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.40

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