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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,217.93, 4,441.43 and 1,959.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,217.93, 4,441.43 and 1,959.40 is: 2,704.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,217.93 : 4,441.43 = 1,959.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,217.93/4,441.43 = 1,959.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,217.93x = 4,441.43 × 1,959.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,217.93x = 8,702,531.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,702,531.74/3,217.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,704.39

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