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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,196.53, 4,411.39 and 1,920.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,196.53, 4,411.39 and 1,920.80 is: 2,650.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,196.53 : 4,411.39 = 1,920.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,196.53/4,411.39 = 1,920.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,196.53x = 4,411.39 × 1,920.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,196.53x = 8,473,416.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,473,416.90/3,196.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.81

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