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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.74, 4,519.04 and 1,948.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.74, 4,519.04 and 1,948.72 is: 2,688.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.74 : 4,519.04 = 1,948.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.74/4,519.04 = 1,948.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.74x = 4,519.04 × 1,948.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.74x = 8,806,343.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,806,343.63/3,275.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,688.35

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