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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,194.76, 4,408.80 and 1,952.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,194.76, 4,408.80 and 1,952.76 is: 2,694.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,194.76 : 4,408.80 = 1,952.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,194.76/4,408.80 = 1,952.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,194.76x = 4,408.80 × 1,952.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,194.76x = 8,609,328.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,609,328.29/3,194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,694.83

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