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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.44, 4,564.98 and 1,981.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.44, 4,564.98 and 1,981.20 is: 2,734.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.44 : 4,564.98 = 1,981.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.44/4,564.98 = 1,981.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.44x = 4,564.98 × 1,981.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.44x = 9,044,138.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,044,138.38/3,307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,734.48

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