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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,278.69, 4,524.44 and 1,862.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,278.69, 4,524.44 and 1,862.19 is: 2,569.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,278.69 : 4,524.44 = 1,862.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,278.69/4,524.44 = 1,862.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,278.69x = 4,524.44 × 1,862.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,278.69x = 8,425,366.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,425,366.92/3,278.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.74

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