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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.88, 4,897.44 and 1,970.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.88, 4,897.44 and 1,970.88 is: 2,954.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.88 : 4,897.44 = 1,970.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.88/4,897.44 = 1,970.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.88x = 4,897.44 × 1,970.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.88x = 9,652,266.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,652,266.55/3,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,954.58

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