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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.69, 4,520.55 and 1,878.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.69, 4,520.55 and 1,878.44 is: 2,592.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.69 : 4,520.55 = 1,878.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.69/4,520.55 = 1,878.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.69x = 4,520.55 × 1,878.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.69x = 8,491,570.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,491,570.64/3,275.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.30

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