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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.58, 4,502.34 and 1,937.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.58, 4,502.34 and 1,937.37 is: 2,673.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.58 : 4,502.34 = 1,937.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.58/4,502.34 = 1,937.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.58x = 4,502.34 × 1,937.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.58x = 8,722,698.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,722,698.45/3,262.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,673.56

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