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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.72, 4,514.25 and 1,944.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.72, 4,514.25 and 1,944.17 is: 2,683.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.72 : 4,514.25 = 1,944.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.72/4,514.25 = 1,944.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.72x = 4,514.25 × 1,944.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.72x = 8,776,437.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,776,437.13/3,270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,683.33

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