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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.98, 4,513.52 and 1,944.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.98, 4,513.52 and 1,944.20 is: 2,682.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.98 : 4,513.52 = 1,944.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.98/4,513.52 = 1,944.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.98x = 4,513.52 × 1,944.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.98x = 8,775,175.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,775,175.86/3,270.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.74

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