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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.76, 4,506.28 and 1,940.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.76, 4,506.28 and 1,940.24 is: 2,676.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.76 : 4,506.28 = 1,940.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.76/4,506.28 = 1,940.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.76x = 4,506.28 × 1,940.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.76x = 8,743,264.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,743,264.71/3,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.43

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