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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.29, 4,513.38 and 1,943.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.29, 4,513.38 and 1,943.99 is: 2,682.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.29 : 4,513.38 = 1,943.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.29/4,513.38 = 1,943.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.29x = 4,513.38 × 1,943.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.29x = 8,773,952.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,773,952.65/3,270.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.93

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