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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.16, 4,516.96 and 1,946.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.16, 4,516.96 and 1,946.60 is: 2,686.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.16 : 4,516.96 = 1,946.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.16/4,516.96 = 1,946.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.16x = 4,516.96 × 1,946.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.16x = 8,792,714.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,792,714.34/3,273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,686.31

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