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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,206.25, 4,424.67 and 1,964.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,206.25, 4,424.67 and 1,964.25 is: 2,710.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,206.25 : 4,424.67 = 1,964.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,206.25/4,424.67 = 1,964.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,206.25x = 4,424.67 × 1,964.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,206.25x = 8,691,158.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,691,158.05/3,206.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,710.69

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