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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,287.33, 4,535.34 and 1,942.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,287.33, 4,535.34 and 1,942.66 is: 2,680.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,287.33 : 4,535.34 = 1,942.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,287.33/4,535.34 = 1,942.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,287.33x = 4,535.34 × 1,942.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,287.33x = 8,810,600.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,810,600.93/3,287.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.17

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