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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,282.63, 4,530.20 and 1,885.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,282.63, 4,530.20 and 1,885.47 is: 2,602.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,282.63 : 4,530.20 = 1,885.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,282.63/4,530.20 = 1,885.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,282.63x = 4,530.20 × 1,885.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,282.63x = 8,541,556.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,541,556.19/3,282.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.05

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