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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266, 4,895.76 and 1,805.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266, 4,895.76 and 1,805.84 is: 2,706.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266 : 4,895.76 = 1,805.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266/4,895.76 = 1,805.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266x = 4,895.76 × 1,805.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266x = 8,840,959.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,840,959.24/3,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.97

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