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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.80, 5,008.46 and 1,950.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.80, 5,008.46 and 1,950.71 is: 2,924.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.80 : 5,008.46 = 1,950.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.80/5,008.46 = 1,950.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.80x = 5,008.46 × 1,950.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.80x = 9,770,035.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,770,035.61/3,340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,924.46

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