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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,287.73, 4,536.52 and 1,960.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,287.73, 4,536.52 and 1,960.95 is: 2,705.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,287.73 : 4,536.52 = 1,960.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,287.73/4,536.52 = 1,960.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,287.73x = 4,536.52 × 1,960.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,287.73x = 8,895,888.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,895,888.89/3,287.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,705.78

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