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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.26, 4,522.77 and 1,861.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.26, 4,522.77 and 1,861.11 is: 2,568.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.26 : 4,522.77 = 1,861.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.26/4,522.77 = 1,861.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.26x = 4,522.77 × 1,861.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.26x = 8,417,372.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,417,372.47/3,277.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,568.42

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