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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.55, 4,506.36 and 1,939.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.55, 4,506.36 and 1,939.22 is: 2,676.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.55 : 4,506.36 = 1,939.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.55/4,506.36 = 1,939.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.55x = 4,506.36 × 1,939.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.55x = 8,738,800.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,738,800.91/3,265.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.06

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