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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.78, 4,505.48 and 1,937.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.78, 4,505.48 and 1,937.91 is: 2,675.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.78 : 4,505.48 = 1,937.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.78/4,505.48 = 1,937.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.78x = 4,505.48 × 1,937.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.78x = 8,731,205.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,731,205.06/3,263.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.19

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