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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.56, 4,514.51 and 1,944.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.56, 4,514.51 and 1,944.25 is: 2,683.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.56 : 4,514.51 = 1,944.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.56/4,514.51 = 1,944.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.56x = 4,514.51 × 1,944.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.56x = 8,777,329.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,777,329.64/3,270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,683.74

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