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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.43, 4,507.68 and 1,940.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.43, 4,507.68 and 1,940.37 is: 2,677.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.43 : 4,507.68 = 1,940.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.43/4,507.68 = 1,940.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.43x = 4,507.68 × 1,940.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.43x = 8,746,567.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,746,567.04/3,266.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,677.71

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