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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,284.93, 4,534.41 and 1,959.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,284.93, 4,534.41 and 1,959.97 is: 2,705.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,284.93 : 4,534.41 = 1,959.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,284.93/4,534.41 = 1,959.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,284.93x = 4,534.41 × 1,959.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,284.93x = 8,887,307.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,887,307.57/3,284.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,705.48

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