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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,282.60, 4,529.50 and 1,956.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,282.60, 4,529.50 and 1,956.27 is: 2,699.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,282.60 : 4,529.50 = 1,956.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,282.60/4,529.50 = 1,956.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,282.60x = 4,529.50 × 1,956.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,282.60x = 8,860,924.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,860,924.97/3,282.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,699.36

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