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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.91, 3,948.28 and 1,944.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.91, 3,948.28 and 1,944.30 is: 2,910.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.91 : 3,948.28 = 1,944.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.91/3,948.28 = 1,944.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.91x = 3,948.28 × 1,944.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.91x = 7,676,640.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,676,640.80/2,637.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,910.12

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