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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.53, 4,513.79 and 1,943.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.53, 4,513.79 and 1,943.98 is: 2,682.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.53 : 4,513.79 = 1,943.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.53/4,513.79 = 1,943.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.53x = 4,513.79 × 1,943.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.53x = 8,774,711.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,774,711.06/3,270.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.96

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