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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,284.35, 4,530.15 and 1,957.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,284.35, 4,530.15 and 1,957.03 is: 2,699.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,284.35 : 4,530.15 = 1,957.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,284.35/4,530.15 = 1,957.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,284.35x = 4,530.15 × 1,957.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,284.35x = 8,865,652.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,865,652.46/3,284.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,699.36

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