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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.64, 4,504.08 and 1,866.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.64, 4,504.08 and 1,866.36 is: 2,575.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.64 : 4,504.08 = 1,866.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.64/4,504.08 = 1,866.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.64x = 4,504.08 × 1,866.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.64x = 8,406,234.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,406,234.75/3,263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.72

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