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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.58, 4,523.27 and 1,861.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.58, 4,523.27 and 1,861.25 is: 2,568.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.58 : 4,523.27 = 1,861.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.58/4,523.27 = 1,861.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.58x = 4,523.27 × 1,861.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.58x = 8,418,904.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,418,904.36/3,277.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,568.64

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