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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.60, 4,898.40 and 1,969.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.60, 4,898.40 and 1,969.60 is: 2,954.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.60 : 4,898.40 = 1,969.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.60/4,898.40 = 1,969.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.60x = 4,898.40 × 1,969.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.60x = 9,647,888.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,647,888.64/3,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,954.40

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