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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.67, 4,429.42 and 1,951.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.67, 4,429.42 and 1,951.26 is: 2,691.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.67 : 4,429.42 = 1,951.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.67/4,429.42 = 1,951.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.67x = 4,429.42 × 1,951.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.67x = 8,642,950.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,642,950.07/3,210.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.95

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