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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.57, 4,499.46 and 1,933.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.57, 4,499.46 and 1,933.49 is: 2,668.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.57 : 4,499.46 = 1,933.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.57/4,499.46 = 1,933.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.57x = 4,499.46 × 1,933.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.57x = 8,699,638.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,699,638.42/3,260.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,668.14

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