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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.51, 4,227.74 and 1,885.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.51, 4,227.74 and 1,885.26 is: 2,601.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.51 : 4,227.74 = 1,885.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.51/4,227.74 = 1,885.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.51x = 4,227.74 × 1,885.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.51x = 7,970,379.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,970,379.69/3,063.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,601.71

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