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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.51, 4,316.45 and 1,949.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.51, 4,316.45 and 1,949.18 is: 2,691.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.51 : 4,316.45 = 1,949.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.51/4,316.45 = 1,949.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.51x = 4,316.45 × 1,949.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.51x = 8,413,506.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,413,506.68/3,126.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.02

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