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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.58, 4,520.31 and 1,949.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.58, 4,520.31 and 1,949.34 is: 2,690.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.58 : 4,520.31 = 1,949.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.58/4,520.31 = 1,949.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.58x = 4,520.31 × 1,949.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.58x = 8,811,621.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,811,621.10/3,275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,690.09

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