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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.27, 4,226.66 and 1,803.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.27, 4,226.66 and 1,803.47 is: 2,488.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.27 : 4,226.66 = 1,803.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.27/4,226.66 = 1,803.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.27x = 4,226.66 × 1,803.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.27x = 7,622,624.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,622,624.36/3,063.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.39

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