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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.76, 4,898.64 and 1,881.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.76, 4,898.64 and 1,881.20 is: 2,821.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.76 : 4,898.64 = 1,881.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.76/4,898.64 = 1,881.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.76x = 4,898.64 × 1,881.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.76x = 9,215,321.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,215,321.57/3,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.80

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