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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.65, 4,516.29 and 1,946.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.65, 4,516.29 and 1,946.08 is: 2,685.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.65 : 4,516.29 = 1,946.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.65/4,516.29 = 1,946.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.65x = 4,516.29 × 1,946.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.65x = 8,789,061.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,789,061.64/3,272.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,685.61

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