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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146.97, 4,341.02 and 1,951.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146.97, 4,341.02 and 1,951.41 is: 2,691.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146.97 : 4,341.02 = 1,951.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146.97/4,341.02 = 1,951.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146.97x = 4,341.02 × 1,951.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146.97x = 8,471,109.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,471,109.84/3,146.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.83

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