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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.23, 4,511.60 and 1,943.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.23, 4,511.60 and 1,943.95 is: 2,682.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.23 : 4,511.60 = 1,943.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.23/4,511.60 = 1,943.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.23x = 4,511.60 × 1,943.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.23x = 8,770,324.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,770,324.82/3,269.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.69

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