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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199.26, 4,415.02 and 1,957.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199.26, 4,415.02 and 1,957.26 is: 2,701.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199.26 : 4,415.02 = 1,957.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199.26/4,415.02 = 1,957.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199.26x = 4,415.02 × 1,957.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199.26x = 8,641,342.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,641,342.05/3,199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,701.04

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