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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.08, 4,526.76 and 1,953.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.08, 4,526.76 and 1,953.52 is: 2,696.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.08 : 4,526.76 = 1,953.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.08/4,526.76 = 1,953.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.08x = 4,526.76 × 1,953.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.08x = 8,843,116.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,843,116.20/3,280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,696.01

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