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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.42, 4,503.72 and 1,866.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.42, 4,503.72 and 1,866.14 is: 2,575.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.42 : 4,503.72 = 1,866.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.42/4,503.72 = 1,866.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.42x = 4,503.72 × 1,866.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.42x = 8,404,572.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,404,572.04/3,263.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.39

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