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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,284.73, 4,530.67 and 1,957.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,284.73, 4,530.67 and 1,957.41 is: 2,699.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,284.73 : 4,530.67 = 1,957.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,284.73/4,530.67 = 1,957.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,284.73x = 4,530.67 × 1,957.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,284.73x = 8,868,364.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,868,364.22/3,284.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,699.88

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