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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.38, 4,519.97 and 1,949.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.38, 4,519.97 and 1,949.05 is: 2,689.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.38 : 4,519.97 = 1,949.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.38/4,519.97 = 1,949.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.38x = 4,519.97 × 1,949.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.38x = 8,809,624.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,809,624.93/3,275.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,689.65

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