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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,287.67, 4,536.45 and 1,961.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,287.67, 4,536.45 and 1,961.43 is: 2,706.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,287.67 : 4,536.45 = 1,961.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,287.67/4,536.45 = 1,961.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,287.67x = 4,536.45 × 1,961.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,287.67x = 8,897,929.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,897,929.12/3,287.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.45

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