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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.02, 4,499.40 and 1,934.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.02, 4,499.40 and 1,934.18 is: 2,669.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.02 : 4,499.40 = 1,934.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.02/4,499.40 = 1,934.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.02x = 4,499.40 × 1,934.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.02x = 8,702,649.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,702,649.49/3,260.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,669.51

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