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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,142.59, 4,336.80 and 1,964.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,142.59, 4,336.80 and 1,964.35 is: 2,710.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,142.59 : 4,336.80 = 1,964.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,142.59/4,336.80 = 1,964.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,142.59x = 4,336.80 × 1,964.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,142.59x = 8,518,993.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,518,993.08/3,142.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,710.82

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