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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,278.08, 4,523.61 and 1,861.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,278.08, 4,523.61 and 1,861.84 is: 2,569.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,278.08 : 4,523.61 = 1,861.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,278.08/4,523.61 = 1,861.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,278.08x = 4,523.61 × 1,861.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,278.08x = 8,422,238.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,422,238.04/3,278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.26

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