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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.53, 4,499.41 and 1,933.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.53, 4,499.41 and 1,933.45 is: 2,668.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.53 : 4,499.41 = 1,933.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.53/4,499.41 = 1,933.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.53x = 4,499.41 × 1,933.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.53x = 8,699,384.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,699,384.26/3,260.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,668.09

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