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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.87, 4,513.02 and 1,944.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.87, 4,513.02 and 1,944.31 is: 2,683.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.87 : 4,513.02 = 1,944.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.87/4,513.02 = 1,944.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.87x = 4,513.02 × 1,944.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.87x = 8,774,687.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,774,687.35/3,269.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,683.50

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