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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.66, 4,548.20 and 1,951.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.66, 4,548.20 and 1,951.97 is: 2,693.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.66 : 4,548.20 = 1,951.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.66/4,548.20 = 1,951.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.66x = 4,548.20 × 1,951.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.66x = 8,877,917.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,877,917.45/3,296.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.01

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