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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.95, 4,339.70 and 1,950.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.95, 4,339.70 and 1,950.53 is: 2,690.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.95 : 4,339.70 = 1,950.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.95/4,339.70 = 1,950.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.95x = 4,339.70 × 1,950.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.95x = 8,464,717.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,464,717.72/3,145.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,690.67

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