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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.50, 4,316.45 and 1,949.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.50, 4,316.45 and 1,949.17 is: 2,691.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.50 : 4,316.45 = 1,949.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.50/4,316.45 = 1,949.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.50x = 4,316.45 × 1,949.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.50x = 8,413,494.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,413,494.85/3,126.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.03

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