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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.70, 4,896.45 and 1,806.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.70, 4,896.45 and 1,806.90 is: 2,708.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.70 : 4,896.45 = 1,806.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.70/4,896.45 = 1,806.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.70x = 4,896.45 × 1,806.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.70x = 8,847,395.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,847,395.51/3,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.36

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