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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.88, 4,893.74 and 1,801.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.88, 4,893.74 and 1,801.28 is: 2,703.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.88 : 4,893.74 = 1,801.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.88/4,893.74 = 1,801.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.88x = 4,893.74 × 1,801.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.88x = 8,814,995.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,814,995.99/3,260.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703.26

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