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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,289.82, 4,537.83 and 1,962.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,289.82, 4,537.83 and 1,962.50 is: 2,706.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,289.82 : 4,537.83 = 1,962.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,289.82/4,537.83 = 1,962.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,289.82x = 4,537.83 × 1,962.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,289.82x = 8,905,491.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,905,491.38/3,289.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.98

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