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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,349.08, 4,621.86 and 1,951.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,349.08, 4,621.86 and 1,951.92 is: 2,693.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,349.08 : 4,621.86 = 1,951.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,349.08/4,621.86 = 1,951.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,349.08x = 4,621.86 × 1,951.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,349.08x = 9,021,500.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,021,500.97/3,349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.73

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