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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.87, 4,513.86 and 1,944.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.87, 4,513.86 and 1,944.63 is: 2,683.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.87 : 4,513.86 = 1,944.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.87/4,513.86 = 1,944.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.87x = 4,513.86 × 1,944.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.87x = 8,777,787.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,777,787.57/3,270.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,683.62

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