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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.94, 4,501.19 and 1,935.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.94, 4,501.19 and 1,935.41 is: 2,670.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.94 : 4,501.19 = 1,935.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.94/4,501.19 = 1,935.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.94x = 4,501.19 × 1,935.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.94x = 8,711,630.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,711,630.47/3,261.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,670.69

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