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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.83, 5,002.11 and 1,949.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.83, 5,002.11 and 1,949.51 is: 2,923.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.83 : 5,002.11 = 1,949.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.83/5,002.11 = 1,949.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.83x = 5,002.11 × 1,949.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.83x = 9,751,675.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,751,675.97/3,335.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,923.32

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