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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,257.37, 4,494.60 and 1,930.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,257.37, 4,494.60 and 1,930.59 is: 2,663.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,257.37 : 4,494.60 = 1,930.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,257.37/4,494.60 = 1,930.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,257.37x = 4,494.60 × 1,930.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,257.37x = 8,677,229.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,677,229.81/3,257.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.88

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