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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.30, 4,516.83 and 1,928.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.30, 4,516.83 and 1,928.88 is: 2,661.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.30 : 4,516.83 = 1,928.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.30/4,516.83 = 1,928.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.30x = 4,516.83 × 1,928.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.30x = 8,712,423.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,712,423.05/3,273.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.66

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