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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.08, 4,526.28 and 1,864.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.08, 4,526.28 and 1,864.06 is: 2,572.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.08 : 4,526.28 = 1,864.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.08/4,526.28 = 1,864.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.08x = 4,526.28 × 1,864.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.08x = 8,437,257.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,437,257.50/3,280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.28

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