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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.50, 4,497.49 and 1,932.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.50, 4,497.49 and 1,932.72 is: 2,666.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.50 : 4,497.49 = 1,932.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.50/4,497.49 = 1,932.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.50x = 4,497.49 × 1,932.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.50x = 8,692,388.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,692,388.87/3,259.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,666.79

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