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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.92, 4,514.62 and 1,945.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.92, 4,514.62 and 1,945.72 is: 2,683.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.92 : 4,514.62 = 1,945.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.92/4,514.62 = 1,945.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.92x = 4,514.62 × 1,945.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.92x = 8,784,186.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,784,186.43/3,272.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,683.90

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