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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,286.68, 4,535.76 and 1,942.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,286.68, 4,535.76 and 1,942.68 is: 2,680.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,286.68 : 4,535.76 = 1,942.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,286.68/4,535.76 = 1,942.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,286.68x = 4,535.76 × 1,942.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,286.68x = 8,811,530.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,811,530.24/3,286.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.98

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