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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146.95, 4,341.08 and 1,951.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146.95, 4,341.08 and 1,951.53 is: 2,692.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146.95 : 4,341.08 = 1,951.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146.95/4,341.08 = 1,951.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146.95x = 4,341.08 × 1,951.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146.95x = 8,471,747.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,471,747.85/3,146.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,692.05

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