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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.43, 4,502.05 and 1,935.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.43, 4,502.05 and 1,935.36 is: 2,670.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.43 : 4,502.05 = 1,935.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.43/4,502.05 = 1,935.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.43x = 4,502.05 × 1,935.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.43x = 8,713,082.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,713,082.65/3,262.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,670.73

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