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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.67, 4,514.24 and 1,945.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.67, 4,514.24 and 1,945.70 is: 2,684.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.67 : 4,514.24 = 1,945.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.67/4,514.24 = 1,945.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.67x = 4,514.24 × 1,945.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.67x = 8,783,372.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,783,372.92/3,271.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,684.67

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