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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.30, 4,763.21 and 1,944.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.30, 4,763.21 and 1,944.83 is: 2,920.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.30 : 4,763.21 = 1,944.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.30/4,763.21 = 1,944.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.30x = 4,763.21 × 1,944.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.30x = 9,263,635.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,263,635.89/3,172.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,920.17

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