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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,288.63, 4,538.12 and 1,872.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,288.63, 4,538.12 and 1,872.12 is: 2,583.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,288.63 : 4,538.12 = 1,872.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,288.63/4,538.12 = 1,872.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,288.63x = 4,538.12 × 1,872.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,288.63x = 8,495,895.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,495,895.85/3,288.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.41

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