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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.56, 4,982.41 and 1,862.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.56, 4,982.41 and 1,862.54 is: 2,788.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.56 : 4,982.41 = 1,862.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.56/4,982.41 = 1,862.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.56x = 4,982.41 × 1,862.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.56x = 9,279,937.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,279,937.92/3,327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,788.81

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