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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.23, 4,545.81 and 1,968.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.23, 4,545.81 and 1,968.18 is: 2,715.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.23 : 4,545.81 = 1,968.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.23/4,545.81 = 1,968.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.23x = 4,545.81 × 1,968.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.23x = 8,946,972.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,946,972.33/3,295.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,715.13

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