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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,278.23, 4,524.07 and 1,861.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,278.23, 4,524.07 and 1,861.98 is: 2,569.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,278.23 : 4,524.07 = 1,861.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,278.23/4,524.07 = 1,861.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,278.23x = 4,524.07 × 1,861.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,278.23x = 8,423,727.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,423,727.86/3,278.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.60

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