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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.94, 4,340.22 and 1,964.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.94, 4,340.22 and 1,964.96 is: 2,710.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.94 : 4,340.22 = 1,964.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.94/4,340.22 = 1,964.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.94x = 4,340.22 × 1,964.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.94x = 8,528,358.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,528,358.69/3,145.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,710.91

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