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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.51, 4,504.89 and 1,938.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.51, 4,504.89 and 1,938.46 is: 2,674.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.51 : 4,504.89 = 1,938.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.51/4,504.89 = 1,938.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.51x = 4,504.89 × 1,938.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.51x = 8,732,526.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,732,526.54/3,265.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,674.17

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