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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.40, 4,349.04 and 1,973.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.40, 4,349.04 and 1,973.20 is: 2,723.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.40 : 4,349.04 = 1,973.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.40/4,349.04 = 1,973.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.40x = 4,349.04 × 1,973.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.40x = 8,581,525.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,581,525.73/3,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.95

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