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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.60, 3,126.36 and 1,803.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.60, 3,126.36 and 1,803.52 is: 2,490.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.60 : 3,126.36 = 1,803.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.60/3,126.36 = 1,803.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.60x = 3,126.36 × 1,803.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.60x = 5,638,452.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,638,452.79/2,263.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.92

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