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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.03, 4,513.94 and 1,926.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.03, 4,513.94 and 1,926.79 is: 2,658.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.03 : 4,513.94 = 1,926.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.03/4,513.94 = 1,926.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.03x = 4,513.94 × 1,926.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.03x = 8,697,400.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,697,400.76/3,271.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.92

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