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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,284.33, 4,530.74 and 1,957.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,284.33, 4,530.74 and 1,957.10 is: 2,699.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,284.33 : 4,530.74 = 1,957.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,284.33/4,530.74 = 1,957.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,284.33x = 4,530.74 × 1,957.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,284.33x = 8,867,078.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,867,078.81/3,284.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,699.82

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