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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.74, 5,008.38 and 1,950.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.74, 5,008.38 and 1,950.66 is: 2,924.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.74 : 5,008.38 = 1,950.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.74/5,008.38 = 1,950.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.74x = 5,008.38 × 1,950.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.74x = 9,769,646.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,769,646.53/3,340.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,924.40

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