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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.98, 4,503.09 and 1,865.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.98, 4,503.09 and 1,865.73 is: 2,574.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.98 : 4,503.09 = 1,865.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.98/4,503.09 = 1,865.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.98x = 4,503.09 × 1,865.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.98x = 8,401,550.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,401,550.11/3,262.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,574.81

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