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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.07, 4,503.03 and 1,865.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.07, 4,503.03 and 1,865.82 is: 2,574.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.07 : 4,503.03 = 1,865.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.07/4,503.03 = 1,865.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.07x = 4,503.03 × 1,865.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.07x = 8,401,843.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,401,843.43/3,263.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,574.83

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