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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.66, 4,488.01 and 1,926.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.66, 4,488.01 and 1,926.60 is: 2,658.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.66 : 4,488.01 = 1,926.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.66/4,488.01 = 1,926.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.66x = 4,488.01 × 1,926.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.66x = 8,646,600.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,646,600.07/3,252.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.32

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