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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.35, 4,511.36 and 1,942.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.35, 4,511.36 and 1,942.87 is: 2,680.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.35 : 4,511.36 = 1,942.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.35/4,511.36 = 1,942.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.35x = 4,511.36 × 1,942.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.35x = 8,764,986.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,764,986.00/3,269.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.96

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