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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.83, 4,510.58 and 1,942.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.83, 4,510.58 and 1,942.34 is: 2,681.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.83 : 4,510.58 = 1,942.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.83/4,510.58 = 1,942.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.83x = 4,510.58 × 1,942.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.83x = 8,761,047.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,761,047.69/3,267.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,681.00

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