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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,279, 4,524.60 and 1,862.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,279, 4,524.60 and 1,862.84 is: 2,570.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,279 : 4,524.60 = 1,862.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,279/4,524.60 = 1,862.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,279x = 4,524.60 × 1,862.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,279x = 8,428,605.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,428,605.86/3,279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.48

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