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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.08, 4,497.86 and 1,933.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.08, 4,497.86 and 1,933.32 is: 2,668.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.08 : 4,497.86 = 1,933.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.08/4,497.86 = 1,933.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.08x = 4,497.86 × 1,933.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.08x = 8,695,802.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,695,802.70/3,259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,668.18

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