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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.92, 4,520.12 and 1,949.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.92, 4,520.12 and 1,949.92 is: 2,690.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.92 : 4,520.12 = 1,949.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.92/4,520.12 = 1,949.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.92x = 4,520.12 × 1,949.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.92x = 8,813,872.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,813,872.39/3,275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,690.50

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