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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146.20, 4,344.51 and 1,969.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146.20, 4,344.51 and 1,969.27 is: 2,719.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146.20 : 4,344.51 = 1,969.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146.20/4,344.51 = 1,969.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146.20x = 4,344.51 × 1,969.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146.20x = 8,555,513.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,555,513.21/3,146.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,719.32

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