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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,278.29, 4,524.63 and 1,933.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,278.29, 4,524.63 and 1,933.82 is: 2,669.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,278.29 : 4,524.63 = 1,933.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,278.29/4,524.63 = 1,933.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,278.29x = 4,524.63 × 1,933.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,278.29x = 8,749,819.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,749,819.99/3,278.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,669.02

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