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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,286.79, 4,535.82 and 1,870.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,286.79, 4,535.82 and 1,870.55 is: 2,581.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,286.79 : 4,535.82 = 1,870.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,286.79/4,535.82 = 1,870.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,286.79x = 4,535.82 × 1,870.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,286.79x = 8,484,478.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,484,478.10/3,286.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.39

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