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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.54, 4,528.58 and 1,865.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.54, 4,528.58 and 1,865.30 is: 2,574.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.54 : 4,528.58 = 1,865.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.54/4,528.58 = 1,865.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.54x = 4,528.58 × 1,865.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.54x = 8,447,160.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,447,160.27/3,281.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,574.15

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