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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.17, 3,674.70 and 1,952.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.17, 3,674.70 and 1,952.10 is: 2,928.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.17 : 3,674.70 = 1,952.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.17/3,674.70 = 1,952.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.17x = 3,674.70 × 1,952.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.17x = 7,173,381.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,173,381.87/2,449.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.90

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