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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,284.59, 4,533.27 and 1,868.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,284.59, 4,533.27 and 1,868.91 is: 2,579.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,284.59 : 4,533.27 = 1,868.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,284.59/4,533.27 = 1,868.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,284.59x = 4,533.27 × 1,868.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,284.59x = 8,472,273.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,472,273.64/3,284.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,579.40

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