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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,279.27, 4,523.69 and 1,952.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,279.27, 4,523.69 and 1,952.49 is: 2,693.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,279.27 : 4,523.69 = 1,952.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,279.27/4,523.69 = 1,952.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,279.27x = 4,523.69 × 1,952.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,279.27x = 8,832,449.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,832,449.73/3,279.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.42

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