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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.76, 4,504.90 and 1,939.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.76, 4,504.90 and 1,939.24 is: 2,675.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.76 : 4,504.90 = 1,939.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.76/4,504.90 = 1,939.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.76x = 4,504.90 × 1,939.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.76x = 8,736,082.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,736,082.28/3,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.05

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