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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,290.67, 4,541.10 and 1,874.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,290.67, 4,541.10 and 1,874.41 is: 2,586.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,290.67 : 4,541.10 = 1,874.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,290.67/4,541.10 = 1,874.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,290.67x = 4,541.10 × 1,874.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,290.67x = 8,511,896.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,511,896.72/3,290.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,586.68

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