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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.85, 4,510.89 and 1,942.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.85, 4,510.89 and 1,942.80 is: 2,680.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.85 : 4,510.89 = 1,942.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.85/4,510.89 = 1,942.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.85x = 4,510.89 × 1,942.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.85x = 8,763,757.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,763,757.09/3,269.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.17

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