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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.74, 4,503.32 and 1,937.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.74, 4,503.32 and 1,937.86 is: 2,673.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.74 : 4,503.32 = 1,937.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.74/4,503.32 = 1,937.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.74x = 4,503.32 × 1,937.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.74x = 8,726,803.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,726,803.70/3,263.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,673.87

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