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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.72, 4,505.16 and 1,938.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.72, 4,505.16 and 1,938.08 is: 2,675.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.72 : 4,505.16 = 1,938.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.72/4,505.16 = 1,938.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.72x = 4,505.16 × 1,938.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.72x = 8,731,360.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,731,360.49/3,263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.28

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