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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.76, 4,227.26 and 1,944.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.76, 4,227.26 and 1,944.30 is: 2,682.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.76 : 4,227.26 = 1,944.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.76/4,227.26 = 1,944.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.76x = 4,227.26 × 1,944.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.76x = 8,219,067.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,219,067.75/3,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.68

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