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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.25, 4,530.89 and 1,886.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.25, 4,530.89 and 1,886.27 is: 2,603.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.25 : 4,530.89 = 1,886.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.25/4,530.89 = 1,886.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.25x = 4,530.89 × 1,886.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.25x = 8,546,481.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,546,481.88/3,283.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,603.06

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