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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.30, 4,256.35 and 1,965.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.30, 4,256.35 and 1,965.74 is: 2,713.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.30 : 4,256.35 = 1,965.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.30/4,256.35 = 1,965.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.30x = 4,256.35 × 1,965.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.30x = 8,366,875.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,366,875.19/3,083.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,713.61

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