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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.80, 4,544.25 and 1,876.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.80, 4,544.25 and 1,876.53 is: 2,589.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.80 : 4,544.25 = 1,876.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.80/4,544.25 = 1,876.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.80x = 4,544.25 × 1,876.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.80x = 8,527,421.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,527,421.45/3,292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.72

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