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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.64, 4,529.82 and 1,956.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.64, 4,529.82 and 1,956.92 is: 2,699.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.64 : 4,529.82 = 1,956.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.64/4,529.82 = 1,956.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.64x = 4,529.82 × 1,956.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.64x = 8,864,495.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,864,495.35/3,283.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,699.59

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