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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,279.54, 4,525.79 and 1,863.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,279.54, 4,525.79 and 1,863.18 is: 2,571.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,279.54 : 4,525.79 = 1,863.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,279.54/4,525.79 = 1,863.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,279.54x = 4,525.79 × 1,863.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,279.54x = 8,432,352.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,432,352.10/3,279.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571.20

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