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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.06, 4,886.73 and 1,800.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.06, 4,886.73 and 1,800.63 is: 2,698.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.06 : 4,886.73 = 1,800.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.06/4,886.73 = 1,800.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.06x = 4,886.73 × 1,800.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.06x = 8,799,192.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,799,192.64/3,261.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.26

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