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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.33, 4,542.44 and 1,965.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.33, 4,542.44 and 1,965.86 is: 2,712.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.33 : 4,542.44 = 1,965.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.33/4,542.44 = 1,965.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.33x = 4,542.44 × 1,965.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.33x = 8,929,801.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,929,801.10/3,292.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,712.30

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