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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.59, 4,764.41 and 1,960.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.59, 4,764.41 and 1,960.31 is: 2,705.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.59 : 4,764.41 = 1,960.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.59/4,764.41 = 1,960.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.59x = 4,764.41 × 1,960.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.59x = 9,339,698.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,339,698.85/3,452.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,705.13

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