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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.65, 4,228.44 and 1,945.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.65, 4,228.44 and 1,945.90 is: 2,685.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.65 : 4,228.44 = 1,945.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.65/4,228.44 = 1,945.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.65x = 4,228.44 × 1,945.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.65x = 8,228,100.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,228,100.25/3,063.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,685.72

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