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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.75, 4,894.13 and 1,804.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.75, 4,894.13 and 1,804.75 is: 2,707.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.75 : 4,894.13 = 1,804.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.75/4,894.13 = 1,804.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.75x = 4,894.13 × 1,804.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.75x = 8,832,681.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,832,681.12/3,262.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.13

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