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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.46, 4,520.27 and 1,878.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.46, 4,520.27 and 1,878.48 is: 2,592.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.46 : 4,520.27 = 1,878.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.46/4,520.27 = 1,878.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.46x = 4,520.27 × 1,878.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.46x = 8,491,236.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,491,236.79/3,275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.38

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