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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.65, 4,501.14 and 1,935.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.65, 4,501.14 and 1,935.33 is: 2,670.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.65 : 4,501.14 = 1,935.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.65/4,501.14 = 1,935.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.65x = 4,501.14 × 1,935.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.65x = 8,711,191.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,711,191.28/3,261.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,670.80

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