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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.48, 4,543.74 and 1,967.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.48, 4,543.74 and 1,967.20 is: 2,714.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.48 : 4,543.74 = 1,967.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.48/4,543.74 = 1,967.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.48x = 4,543.74 × 1,967.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.48x = 8,938,445.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,938,445.33/3,292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,714.81

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