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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.95, 4,886.12 and 1,800.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.95, 4,886.12 and 1,800.50 is: 2,696.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.95 : 4,886.12 = 1,800.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.95/4,886.12 = 1,800.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.95x = 4,886.12 × 1,800.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.95x = 8,797,439.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,797,439.13/3,262.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,696.16

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