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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273, 4,515.78 and 1,946.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273, 4,515.78 and 1,946.04 is: 2,684.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273 : 4,515.78 = 1,946.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273/4,515.78 = 1,946.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273x = 4,515.78 × 1,946.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273x = 8,787,888.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,787,888.51/3,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,684.96

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