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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,278.28, 4,523.97 and 1,861.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,278.28, 4,523.97 and 1,861.98 is: 2,569.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,278.28 : 4,523.97 = 1,861.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,278.28/4,523.97 = 1,861.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,278.28x = 4,523.97 × 1,861.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,278.28x = 8,423,541.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,423,541.66/3,278.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.50

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