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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,282.93, 4,530.84 and 1,867.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,282.93, 4,530.84 and 1,867.05 is: 2,576.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,282.93 : 4,530.84 = 1,867.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,282.93/4,530.84 = 1,867.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,282.93x = 4,530.84 × 1,867.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,282.93x = 8,459,304.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,459,304.82/3,282.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,576.75

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