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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.60, 4,890.92 and 1,964.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.60, 4,890.92 and 1,964.56 is: 2,942.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.60 : 4,890.92 = 1,964.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.60/4,890.92 = 1,964.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.60x = 4,890.92 × 1,964.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.60x = 9,608,505.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,608,505.80/3,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,942.34

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