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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,289.98, 4,541.75 and 1,945.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,289.98, 4,541.75 and 1,945.82 is: 2,686.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,289.98 : 4,541.75 = 1,945.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,289.98/4,541.75 = 1,945.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,289.98x = 4,541.75 × 1,945.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,289.98x = 8,837,395.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,837,395.55/3,289.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,686.15

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