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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.27, 4,548.89 and 1,969.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.27, 4,548.89 and 1,969.71 is: 2,718.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.27 : 4,548.89 = 1,969.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.27/4,548.89 = 1,969.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.27x = 4,548.89 × 1,969.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.27x = 8,959,994.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,959,994.12/3,296.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.23

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