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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.79, 4,510.98 and 1,941.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.79, 4,510.98 and 1,941.91 is: 2,680.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.79 : 4,510.98 = 1,941.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.79/4,510.98 = 1,941.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.79x = 4,510.98 × 1,941.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.79x = 8,759,917.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,759,917.17/3,267.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.69

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