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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.78, 4,424.67 and 1,963.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.78, 4,424.67 and 1,963.50 is: 2,710.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.78 : 4,424.67 = 1,963.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.78/4,424.67 = 1,963.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.78x = 4,424.67 × 1,963.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.78x = 8,687,839.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,687,839.55/3,204.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,710.90

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