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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,282.65, 4,529.95 and 1,956.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,282.65, 4,529.95 and 1,956.33 is: 2,699.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,282.65 : 4,529.95 = 1,956.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,282.65/4,529.95 = 1,956.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,282.65x = 4,529.95 × 1,956.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,282.65x = 8,862,067.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,862,067.30/3,282.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,699.67

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