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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.96, 4,984.44 and 1,954

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.96, 4,984.44 and 1,954 is: 2,931

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.96 : 4,984.44 = 1,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.96/4,984.44 = 1,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.96x = 4,984.44 × 1,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.96x = 9,739,595.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,739,595.76/3,322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,931

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