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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.80, 4,506.39 and 1,939.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.80, 4,506.39 and 1,939.23 is: 2,675.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.80 : 4,506.39 = 1,939.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.80/4,506.39 = 1,939.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.80x = 4,506.39 × 1,939.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.80x = 8,738,926.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,738,926.68/3,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.89

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