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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248.94, 4,869.26 and 1,863.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248.94, 4,869.26 and 1,863.03 is: 2,792.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248.94 : 4,869.26 = 1,863.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248.94/4,869.26 = 1,863.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248.94x = 4,869.26 × 1,863.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248.94x = 9,071,577.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,071,577.46/3,248.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,792.17

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