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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.64, 4,526.85 and 1,954.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.64, 4,526.85 and 1,954.05 is: 2,696.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.64 : 4,526.85 = 1,954.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.64/4,526.85 = 1,954.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.64x = 4,526.85 × 1,954.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.64x = 8,845,691.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,845,691.24/3,280.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,696.34

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