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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.08, 4,514.10 and 1,944.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.08, 4,514.10 and 1,944.84 is: 2,683.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.08 : 4,514.10 = 1,944.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.08/4,514.10 = 1,944.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.08x = 4,514.10 × 1,944.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.08x = 8,779,202.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,779,202.24/3,271.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,683.88

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