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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.94, 4,531.65 and 1,867.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.94, 4,531.65 and 1,867.43 is: 2,576.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.94 : 4,531.65 = 1,867.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.94/4,531.65 = 1,867.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.94x = 4,531.65 × 1,867.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.94x = 8,462,516.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,462,516.50/3,283.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,576.94

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