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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.59, 4,503.49 and 1,937.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.59, 4,503.49 and 1,937.62 is: 2,673.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.59 : 4,503.49 = 1,937.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.59/4,503.49 = 1,937.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.59x = 4,503.49 × 1,937.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.59x = 8,726,052.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,726,052.29/3,263.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,673.76

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