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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,282.53, 4,530.33 and 1,956.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,282.53, 4,530.33 and 1,956.15 is: 2,699.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,282.53 : 4,530.33 = 1,956.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,282.53/4,530.33 = 1,956.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,282.53x = 4,530.33 × 1,956.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,282.53x = 8,862,005.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,862,005.03/3,282.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,699.75

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