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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.42, 4,621.23 and 1,951.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.42, 4,621.23 and 1,951.26 is: 2,692.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.42 : 4,621.23 = 1,951.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.42/4,621.23 = 1,951.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.42x = 4,621.23 × 1,951.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.42x = 9,017,221.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,017,221.25/3,348.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,692.98

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