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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.54, 4,514.51 and 1,945.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.54, 4,514.51 and 1,945.34 is: 2,684.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.54 : 4,514.51 = 1,945.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.54/4,514.51 = 1,945.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.54x = 4,514.51 × 1,945.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.54x = 8,782,247.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,782,247.16/3,271.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,684.44

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