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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.76, 4,527.34 and 1,955.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.76, 4,527.34 and 1,955.08 is: 2,697.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.76 : 4,527.34 = 1,955.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.76/4,527.34 = 1,955.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.76x = 4,527.34 × 1,955.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.76x = 8,851,311.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,851,311.89/3,280.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,697.95

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