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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.36, 4,531.92 and 1,886.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.36, 4,531.92 and 1,886.32 is: 2,603.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.36 : 4,531.92 = 1,886.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.36/4,531.92 = 1,886.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.36x = 4,531.92 × 1,886.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.36x = 8,548,651.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,548,651.33/3,283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,603.63

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