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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.43, 4,546.95 and 1,968.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.43, 4,546.95 and 1,968.88 is: 2,716.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.43 : 4,546.95 = 1,968.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.43/4,546.95 = 1,968.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.43x = 4,546.95 × 1,968.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.43x = 8,952,398.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,952,398.92/3,295.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,716.61

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