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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.79, 4,527.12 and 1,954.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.79, 4,527.12 and 1,954.24 is: 2,696.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.79 : 4,527.12 = 1,954.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.79/4,527.12 = 1,954.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.79x = 4,527.12 × 1,954.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.79x = 8,847,078.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,847,078.99/3,280.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,696.63

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