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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.60, 4,513.07 and 1,944.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.60, 4,513.07 and 1,944.14 is: 2,682.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.60 : 4,513.07 = 1,944.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.60/4,513.07 = 1,944.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.60x = 4,513.07 × 1,944.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.60x = 8,774,022.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,774,022.20/3,270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.69

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