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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,279.06, 4,525.11 and 1,952.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,279.06, 4,525.11 and 1,952.88 is: 2,694.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,279.06 : 4,525.11 = 1,952.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,279.06/4,525.11 = 1,952.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,279.06x = 4,525.11 × 1,952.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,279.06x = 8,836,996.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,836,996.82/3,279.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,694.98

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