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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.52, 4,548.62 and 1,970.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.52, 4,548.62 and 1,970.04 is: 2,719.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.52 : 4,548.62 = 1,970.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.52/4,548.62 = 1,970.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.52x = 4,548.62 × 1,970.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.52x = 8,960,963.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,960,963.34/3,295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,719.13

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