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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.93, 4,521.15 and 1,949.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.93, 4,521.15 and 1,949.63 is: 2,690.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.93 : 4,521.15 = 1,949.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.93/4,521.15 = 1,949.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.93x = 4,521.15 × 1,949.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.93x = 8,814,580.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,814,580.98/3,275.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,690.72

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