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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.30, 4,504.08 and 1,938.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.30, 4,504.08 and 1,938.04 is: 2,673.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.30 : 4,504.08 = 1,938.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.30/4,504.08 = 1,938.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.30x = 4,504.08 × 1,938.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.30x = 8,729,087.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,729,087.20/3,265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,673.29

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