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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,287.07, 4,536.55 and 1,851.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,287.07, 4,536.55 and 1,851.48 is: 2,555.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,287.07 : 4,536.55 = 1,851.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,287.07/4,536.55 = 1,851.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,287.07x = 4,536.55 × 1,851.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,287.07x = 8,399,344.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,399,344.65/3,287.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.27

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