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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.14, 4,503.84 and 1,937.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.14, 4,503.84 and 1,937.91 is: 2,673.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.14 : 4,503.84 = 1,937.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.14/4,503.84 = 1,937.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.14x = 4,503.84 × 1,937.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.14x = 8,728,036.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,728,036.57/3,265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,673.10

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