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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.89, 4,503.95 and 1,937.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.89, 4,503.95 and 1,937.65 is: 2,673.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.89 : 4,503.95 = 1,937.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.89/4,503.95 = 1,937.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.89x = 4,503.95 × 1,937.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.89x = 8,727,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,727,078.72/3,264.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,673.01

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