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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.60, 4,562.92 and 1,981.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.60, 4,562.92 and 1,981.06 is: 2,732.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.60 : 4,562.92 = 1,981.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.60/4,562.92 = 1,981.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.60x = 4,562.92 × 1,981.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.60x = 9,039,418.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,039,418.30/3,307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,732.92

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