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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,279.08, 4,525.67 and 1,863.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,279.08, 4,525.67 and 1,863.41 is: 2,571.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,279.08 : 4,525.67 = 1,863.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,279.08/4,525.67 = 1,863.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,279.08x = 4,525.67 × 1,863.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,279.08x = 8,433,160.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,433,160.76/3,279.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571.80

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