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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,278.77, 4,524.80 and 1,862.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,278.77, 4,524.80 and 1,862.43 is: 2,570.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,278.77 : 4,524.80 = 1,862.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,278.77/4,524.80 = 1,862.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,278.77x = 4,524.80 × 1,862.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,278.77x = 8,427,123.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,427,123.26/3,278.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.21

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