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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.65, 4,891.57 and 1,877.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.65, 4,891.57 and 1,877.64 is: 2,814.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.65 : 4,891.57 = 1,877.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.65/4,891.57 = 1,877.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.65x = 4,891.57 × 1,877.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.65x = 9,184,607.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,184,607.49/3,263.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.21

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