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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.52, 4,507.20 and 1,940.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.52, 4,507.20 and 1,940.55 is: 2,677.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.52 : 4,507.20 = 1,940.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.52/4,507.20 = 1,940.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.52x = 4,507.20 × 1,940.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.52x = 8,746,446.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,746,446.96/3,266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,677.60

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