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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.47, 4,528.30 and 1,865.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.47, 4,528.30 and 1,865.34 is: 2,574.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.47 : 4,528.30 = 1,865.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.47/4,528.30 = 1,865.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.47x = 4,528.30 × 1,865.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.47x = 8,446,830.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,446,830.44/3,281.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,574.10

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