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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,291.93, 4,542.22 and 1,965.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,291.93, 4,542.22 and 1,965.76 is: 2,712.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,291.93 : 4,542.22 = 1,965.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,291.93/4,542.22 = 1,965.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,291.93x = 4,542.22 × 1,965.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,291.93x = 8,928,914.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,928,914.39/3,291.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,712.36

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