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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.51, 4,505.81 and 1,937.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.51, 4,505.81 and 1,937.64 is: 2,675.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.51 : 4,505.81 = 1,937.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.51/4,505.81 = 1,937.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.51x = 4,505.81 × 1,937.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.51x = 8,730,637.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,730,637.69/3,263.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.23

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