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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.72, 4,530.18 and 1,957.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.72, 4,530.18 and 1,957.12 is: 2,700.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.72 : 4,530.18 = 1,957.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.72/4,530.18 = 1,957.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.72x = 4,530.18 × 1,957.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.72x = 8,866,105.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,866,105.88/3,283.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,700.02

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