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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.50, 4,506.28 and 1,939.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.50, 4,506.28 and 1,939.45 is: 2,675.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.50 : 4,506.28 = 1,939.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.50/4,506.28 = 1,939.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.50x = 4,506.28 × 1,939.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.50x = 8,739,688.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,739,688.63/3,266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.55

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