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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.95, 4,549.73 and 1,969.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.95, 4,549.73 and 1,969.41 is: 2,718.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.95 : 4,549.73 = 1,969.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.95/4,549.73 = 1,969.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.95x = 4,549.73 × 1,969.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.95x = 8,960,283.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,960,283.76/3,295.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.57

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