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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,276.65, 4,521.48 and 1,950.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,276.65, 4,521.48 and 1,950.14 is: 2,691.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,276.65 : 4,521.48 = 1,950.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,276.65/4,521.48 = 1,950.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,276.65x = 4,521.48 × 1,950.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,276.65x = 8,817,519.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,817,519.01/3,276.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.02

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