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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.76, 4,504.67 and 1,938.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.76, 4,504.67 and 1,938.91 is: 2,675.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.76 : 4,504.67 = 1,938.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.76/4,504.67 = 1,938.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.76x = 4,504.67 × 1,938.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.76x = 8,734,140.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,734,140.02/3,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.28

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