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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.25, 4,503.56 and 1,866.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.25, 4,503.56 and 1,866.27 is: 2,575.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.25 : 4,503.56 = 1,866.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.25/4,503.56 = 1,866.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.25x = 4,503.56 × 1,866.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.25x = 8,404,849.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,404,849.59/3,263.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.61

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