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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.22, 4,503.25 and 1,865.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.22, 4,503.25 and 1,865.97 is: 2,575.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.22 : 4,503.25 = 1,865.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.22/4,503.25 = 1,865.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.22x = 4,503.25 × 1,865.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.22x = 8,402,919.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,402,919.11/3,263.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.04

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