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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.74, 4,543.16 and 1,948.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.74, 4,543.16 and 1,948.14 is: 2,687.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.74 : 4,543.16 = 1,948.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.74/4,543.16 = 1,948.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.74x = 4,543.16 × 1,948.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.74x = 8,850,701.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,850,701.98/3,292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.94

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