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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,276.98, 4,521.84 and 1,860.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,276.98, 4,521.84 and 1,860.84 is: 2,567.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,276.98 : 4,521.84 = 1,860.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,276.98/4,521.84 = 1,860.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,276.98x = 4,521.84 × 1,860.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,276.98x = 8,414,420.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,414,420.75/3,276.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.74

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