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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.84, 4,903.86 and 1,809.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.84, 4,903.86 and 1,809.56 is: 2,716.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.84 : 4,903.86 = 1,809.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.84/4,903.86 = 1,809.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.84x = 4,903.86 × 1,809.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.84x = 8,873,828.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,873,828.90/3,266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,716.33

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