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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.94, 4,969.30 and 1,944.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.94, 4,969.30 and 1,944.94 is: 2,684.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.94 : 4,969.30 = 1,944.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.94/4,969.30 = 1,944.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.94x = 4,969.30 × 1,944.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.94x = 9,664,980.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,664,980.62/3,600.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,684.02

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