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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.88, 4,547.55 and 1,969.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.88, 4,547.55 and 1,969.32 is: 2,717.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.88 : 4,547.55 = 1,969.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.88/4,547.55 = 1,969.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.88x = 4,547.55 × 1,969.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.88x = 8,955,581.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,955,581.17/3,295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,717.21

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