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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.34, 4,764.06 and 1,960.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.34, 4,764.06 and 1,960.06 is: 2,704.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.34 : 4,764.06 = 1,960.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.34/4,764.06 = 1,960.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.34x = 4,764.06 × 1,960.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.34x = 9,337,843.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,337,843.44/3,452.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,704.79

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