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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.58, 4,493.58 and 1,930.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.58, 4,493.58 and 1,930.07 is: 2,663.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.58 : 4,493.58 = 1,930.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.58/4,493.58 = 1,930.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.58x = 4,493.58 × 1,930.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.58x = 8,672,927.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,672,927.95/3,256.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.20

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