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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.23, 4,540.72 and 1,965.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.23, 4,540.72 and 1,965.66 is: 2,711.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.23 : 4,540.72 = 1,965.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.23/4,540.72 = 1,965.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.23x = 4,540.72 × 1,965.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.23x = 8,925,511.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,925,511.68/3,292.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,711.08

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