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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,287.67, 4,537.56 and 1,961.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,287.67, 4,537.56 and 1,961.46 is: 2,707.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,287.67 : 4,537.56 = 1,961.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,287.67/4,537.56 = 1,961.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,287.67x = 4,537.56 × 1,961.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,287.67x = 8,900,242.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,900,242.44/3,287.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.16

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