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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.44, 4,882.92 and 1,942.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.44, 4,882.92 and 1,942.36 is: 2,906.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.44 : 4,882.92 = 1,942.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.44/4,882.92 = 1,942.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.44x = 4,882.92 × 1,942.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.44x = 9,484,388.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,484,388.49/3,263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,906.25

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