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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.85, 4,499.19 and 1,934.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.85, 4,499.19 and 1,934.88 is: 2,669.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.85 : 4,499.19 = 1,934.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.85/4,499.19 = 1,934.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.85x = 4,499.19 × 1,934.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.85x = 8,705,392.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,705,392.75/3,260.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,669.67

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