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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.38, 4,891.14 and 1,963.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.38, 4,891.14 and 1,963.55 is: 2,943.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.38 : 4,891.14 = 1,963.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.38/4,891.14 = 1,963.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.38x = 4,891.14 × 1,963.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.38x = 9,603,973.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,603,973.49/3,262.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,943.85

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