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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.99, 4,517.84 and 1,857.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.99, 4,517.84 and 1,857.71 is: 2,563.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.99 : 4,517.84 = 1,857.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.99/4,517.84 = 1,857.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.99x = 4,517.84 × 1,857.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.99x = 8,392,804.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,392,804.67/3,273.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.48

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