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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,293.94, 4,545.71 and 1,967.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,293.94, 4,545.71 and 1,967.40 is: 2,715.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,293.94 : 4,545.71 = 1,967.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,293.94/4,545.71 = 1,967.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,293.94x = 4,545.71 × 1,967.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,293.94x = 8,943,229.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,943,229.85/3,293.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,715.06

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