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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.26, 4,901.16 and 1,959.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.26, 4,901.16 and 1,959.95 is: 2,940.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.26 : 4,901.16 = 1,959.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.26/4,901.16 = 1,959.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.26x = 4,901.16 × 1,959.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.26x = 9,606,009.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,606,009.55/3,267.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,940.08

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