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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.17, 4,430.97 and 1,952.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.17, 4,430.97 and 1,952.49 is: 2,694.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.17 : 4,430.97 = 1,952.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.17/4,430.97 = 1,952.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.17x = 4,430.97 × 1,952.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.17x = 8,651,424.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,651,424.62/3,211.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,694.17

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