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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,278.95, 4,524.84 and 1,916.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,278.95, 4,524.84 and 1,916.47 is: 2,644.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,278.95 : 4,524.84 = 1,916.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,278.95/4,524.84 = 1,916.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,278.95x = 4,524.84 × 1,916.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,278.95x = 8,671,720.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,671,720.11/3,278.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644.66

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