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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.77, 4,509.02 and 1,941.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.77, 4,509.02 and 1,941.44 is: 2,678.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.77 : 4,509.02 = 1,941.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.77/4,509.02 = 1,941.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.77x = 4,509.02 × 1,941.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.77x = 8,753,982.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,753,982.08/3,267.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,678.89

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