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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.70, 4,887.45 and 2,615.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.70, 4,887.45 and 2,615.70 is: 3,917.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.70 : 4,887.45 = 2,615.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.70/4,887.45 = 2,615.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.70x = 4,887.45 × 2,615.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.70x = 12,784,102.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,784,102.97/3,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.06

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