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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.31, 4,498.96 and 1,933.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.31, 4,498.96 and 1,933.78 is: 2,668.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.31 : 4,498.96 = 1,933.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.31/4,498.96 = 1,933.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.31x = 4,498.96 × 1,933.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.31x = 8,699,999.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,699,999.34/3,260.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,668.46

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