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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.12, 4,506.42 and 1,939.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.12, 4,506.42 and 1,939.54 is: 2,676.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.12 : 4,506.42 = 1,939.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.12/4,506.42 = 1,939.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.12x = 4,506.42 × 1,939.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.12x = 8,740,381.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,740,381.85/3,265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.89

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