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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.87, 3,658.93 and 1,944.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.87, 3,658.93 and 1,944.45 is: 2,681.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.87 : 3,658.93 = 1,944.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.87/3,658.93 = 1,944.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.87x = 3,658.93 × 1,944.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.87x = 7,114,606.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,114,606.44/2,652.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,681.85

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