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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.74, 4,513.53 and 1,944.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.74, 4,513.53 and 1,944.69 is: 2,682.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.74 : 4,513.53 = 1,944.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.74/4,513.53 = 1,944.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.74x = 4,513.53 × 1,944.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.74x = 8,777,416.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,777,416.66/3,271.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.80

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