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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.73, 4,549.35 and 1,968.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.73, 4,549.35 and 1,968.95 is: 2,717.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.73 : 4,549.35 = 1,968.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.73/4,549.35 = 1,968.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.73x = 4,549.35 × 1,968.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.73x = 8,957,419.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,957,419.94/3,295.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,717.89

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