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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.23, 4,526.14 and 1,953.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.23, 4,526.14 and 1,953.72 is: 2,695.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.23 : 4,526.14 = 1,953.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.23/4,526.14 = 1,953.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.23x = 4,526.14 × 1,953.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.23x = 8,842,810.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,842,810.24/3,280.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,695.79

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