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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.37, 4,503.48 and 1,936.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.37, 4,503.48 and 1,936.98 is: 2,673.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.37 : 4,503.48 = 1,936.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.37/4,503.48 = 1,936.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.37x = 4,503.48 × 1,936.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.37x = 8,723,150.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,723,150.69/3,263.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,673.05

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