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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.15, 4,527.20 and 1,864.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.15, 4,527.20 and 1,864.86 is: 2,573.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.15 : 4,527.20 = 1,864.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.15/4,527.20 = 1,864.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.15x = 4,527.20 × 1,864.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.15x = 8,442,584.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,442,584.87/3,281.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573.06

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