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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.83, 4,511.68 and 1,943.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.83, 4,511.68 and 1,943.05 is: 2,681.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.83 : 4,511.68 = 1,943.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.83/4,511.68 = 1,943.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.83x = 4,511.68 × 1,943.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.83x = 8,766,419.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,766,419.82/3,269.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,681.00

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