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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.38, 4,526.25 and 1,954.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.38, 4,526.25 and 1,954.19 is: 2,695.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.38 : 4,526.25 = 1,954.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.38/4,526.25 = 1,954.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.38x = 4,526.25 × 1,954.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.38x = 8,845,152.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,845,152.49/3,281.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,695.56

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