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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.70, 4,889.55 and 1,804.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.70, 4,889.55 and 1,804.62 is: 2,703.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.70 : 4,889.55 = 1,804.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.70/4,889.55 = 1,804.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.70x = 4,889.55 × 1,804.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.70x = 8,823,779.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,823,779.72/3,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703.61

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