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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,133.32, 4,324.69 and 1,954.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,133.32, 4,324.69 and 1,954.16 is: 2,697.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,133.32 : 4,324.69 = 1,954.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,133.32/4,324.69 = 1,954.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,133.32x = 4,324.69 × 1,954.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,133.32x = 8,451,133.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,451,133.25/3,133.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,697.18

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