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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.84, 4,544.07 and 1,968.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.84, 4,544.07 and 1,968.31 is: 2,716.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.84 : 4,544.07 = 1,968.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.84/4,544.07 = 1,968.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.84x = 4,544.07 × 1,968.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.84x = 8,944,115.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,944,115.70/3,292.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,716.24

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