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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.19, 5,007.33 and 1,950.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.19, 5,007.33 and 1,950.59 is: 2,925.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.19 : 5,007.33 = 1,950.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.19/5,007.33 = 1,950.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.19x = 5,007.33 × 1,950.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.19x = 9,767,260.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,767,260.34/3,338.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,925.92

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