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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.61, 4,498.88 and 1,934.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.61, 4,498.88 and 1,934.04 is: 2,669.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.61 : 4,498.88 = 1,934.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.61/4,498.88 = 1,934.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.61x = 4,498.88 × 1,934.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.61x = 8,701,021.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,701,021.08/3,259.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,669.35

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