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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.62, 4,512.64 and 1,944.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.62, 4,512.64 and 1,944.04 is: 2,683.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.62 : 4,512.64 = 1,944.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.62/4,512.64 = 1,944.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.62x = 4,512.64 × 1,944.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.62x = 8,772,752.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,772,752.67/3,269.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,683.11

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