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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,203.41, 4,419.96 and 1,944.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,203.41, 4,419.96 and 1,944.44 is: 2,682.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,203.41 : 4,419.96 = 1,944.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,203.41/4,419.96 = 1,944.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,203.41x = 4,419.96 × 1,944.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,203.41x = 8,594,315.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,594,315.20/3,203.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.86

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