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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.50, 4,531.23 and 1,886.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.50, 4,531.23 and 1,886.25 is: 2,603.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.50 : 4,531.23 = 1,886.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.50/4,531.23 = 1,886.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.50x = 4,531.23 × 1,886.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.50x = 8,547,032.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,547,032.59/3,283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,603.03

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