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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.62, 4,543.96 and 1,876.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.62, 4,543.96 and 1,876.46 is: 2,589.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.62 : 4,543.96 = 1,876.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.62/4,543.96 = 1,876.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.62x = 4,543.96 × 1,876.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.62x = 8,526,559.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,526,559.18/3,292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.60

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