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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.83, 4,884.81 and 2,678.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.83, 4,884.81 and 2,678.81 is: 4,009.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.83 : 4,884.81 = 2,678.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.83/4,884.81 = 2,678.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.83x = 4,884.81 × 2,678.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.83x = 13,085,443.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,085,443.41/3,263.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.23

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