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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.54, 4,498.98 and 1,934.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.54, 4,498.98 and 1,934.16 is: 2,668.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.54 : 4,498.98 = 1,934.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.54/4,498.98 = 1,934.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.54x = 4,498.98 × 1,934.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.54x = 8,701,747.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,701,747.16/3,260.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,668.81

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