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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.56, 4,893.90 and 1,803.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.56, 4,893.90 and 1,803.40 is: 2,704.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.56 : 4,893.90 = 1,803.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.56/4,893.90 = 1,803.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.56x = 4,893.90 × 1,803.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.56x = 8,825,659.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,825,659.26/3,263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,704.30

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