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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.74, 4,520.37 and 1,949.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.74, 4,520.37 and 1,949.59 is: 2,690.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.74 : 4,520.37 = 1,949.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.74/4,520.37 = 1,949.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.74x = 4,520.37 × 1,949.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.74x = 8,812,868.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,812,868.15/3,275.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,690.34

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