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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,257.88, 4,495.60 and 1,913.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,257.88, 4,495.60 and 1,913.34 is: 2,640.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,257.88 : 4,495.60 = 1,913.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,257.88/4,495.60 = 1,913.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,257.88x = 4,495.60 × 1,913.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,257.88x = 8,601,601.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,601,601.74/3,257.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,640.25

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