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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.98, 4,526.40 and 1,953.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.98, 4,526.40 and 1,953.39 is: 2,694.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.98 : 4,526.40 = 1,953.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.98/4,526.40 = 1,953.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.98x = 4,526.40 × 1,953.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.98x = 8,841,824.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,841,824.50/3,280.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,694.87

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