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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.64, 4,505.91 and 1,939.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.64, 4,505.91 and 1,939.41 is: 2,675.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.64 : 4,505.91 = 1,939.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.64/4,505.91 = 1,939.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.64x = 4,505.91 × 1,939.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.64x = 8,738,806.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,738,806.91/3,266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.17

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