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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.47, 4,505.72 and 1,939.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.47, 4,505.72 and 1,939.59 is: 2,676.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.47 : 4,505.72 = 1,939.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.47/4,505.72 = 1,939.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.47x = 4,505.72 × 1,939.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.47x = 8,739,239.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,739,239.76/3,265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.26

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