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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.80, 4,524.36 and 1,951.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.80, 4,524.36 and 1,951.92 is: 2,694.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.80 : 4,524.36 = 1,951.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.80/4,524.36 = 1,951.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.80x = 4,524.36 × 1,951.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.80x = 8,831,188.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,831,188.77/3,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,694.24

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