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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.72, 4,563.93 and 1,981.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.72, 4,563.93 and 1,981.21 is: 2,733.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.72 : 4,563.93 = 1,981.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.72/4,563.93 = 1,981.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.72x = 4,563.93 × 1,981.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.72x = 9,042,103.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,042,103.76/3,307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,733.64

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