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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.79, 4,534.44 and 1,869.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.79, 4,534.44 and 1,869.55 is: 2,580.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.79 : 4,534.44 = 1,869.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.79/4,534.44 = 1,869.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.79x = 4,534.44 × 1,869.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.79x = 8,477,362.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,477,362.30/3,285.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.01

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