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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.63, 4,516.19 and 1,946.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.63, 4,516.19 and 1,946.30 is: 2,685.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.63 : 4,516.19 = 1,946.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.63/4,516.19 = 1,946.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.63x = 4,516.19 × 1,946.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.63x = 8,789,862.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,789,862.16/3,272.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,685.88

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