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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,289.01, 4,536.68 and 1,961.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,289.01, 4,536.68 and 1,961.82 is: 2,706.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,289.01 : 4,536.68 = 1,961.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,289.01/4,536.68 = 1,961.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,289.01x = 4,536.68 × 1,961.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,289.01x = 8,900,139.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,900,139.75/3,289.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.03

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