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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,279.28, 4,525.62 and 1,863.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,279.28, 4,525.62 and 1,863.01 is: 2,571.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,279.28 : 4,525.62 = 1,863.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,279.28/4,525.62 = 1,863.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,279.28x = 4,525.62 × 1,863.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,279.28x = 8,431,275.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,431,275.32/3,279.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571.08

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