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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.59, 5,045.27 and 1,806.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.59, 5,045.27 and 1,806.63 is: 2,709.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.59 : 5,045.27 = 1,806.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.59/5,045.27 = 1,806.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.59x = 5,045.27 × 1,806.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.59x = 9,114,933.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,114,933.88/3,363.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,709.89

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