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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.13, 4,886.97 and 1,945.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.13, 4,886.97 and 1,945.05 is: 2,910.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.13 : 4,886.97 = 1,945.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.13/4,886.97 = 1,945.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.13x = 4,886.97 × 1,945.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.13x = 9,505,401.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,505,401.00/3,266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,910.29

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