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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,278.55, 4,524 and 1,861.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,278.55, 4,524 and 1,861.73 is: 2,568.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,278.55 : 4,524 = 1,861.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,278.55/4,524 = 1,861.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,278.55x = 4,524 × 1,861.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,278.55x = 8,422,443.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,422,443.90/3,278.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,568.95

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