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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.62, 4,526.74 and 1,954.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.62, 4,526.74 and 1,954.28 is: 2,696.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.62 : 4,526.74 = 1,954.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.62/4,526.74 = 1,954.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.62x = 4,526.74 × 1,954.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.62x = 8,846,517.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,846,517.45/3,280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,696.60

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