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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.33, 4,516.98 and 1,946.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.33, 4,516.98 and 1,946.03 is: 2,686.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.33 : 4,516.98 = 1,946.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.33/4,516.98 = 1,946.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.33x = 4,516.98 × 1,946.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.33x = 8,790,156.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,790,156.00/3,272.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,686.21

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