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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.84, 4,506.48 and 1,939.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.84, 4,506.48 and 1,939.60 is: 2,676.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.84 : 4,506.48 = 1,939.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.84/4,506.48 = 1,939.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.84x = 4,506.48 × 1,939.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.84x = 8,740,768.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,740,768.61/3,265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.42

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