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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.03, 4,497.34 and 1,931.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.03, 4,497.34 and 1,931.94 is: 2,666.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.03 : 4,497.34 = 1,931.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.03/4,497.34 = 1,931.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.03x = 4,497.34 × 1,931.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.03x = 8,688,591.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,688,591.04/3,259.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,666.01

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