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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350, 4,623 and 1,953.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350, 4,623 and 1,953.02 is: 2,695.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350 : 4,623 = 1,953.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350/4,623 = 1,953.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350x = 4,623 × 1,953.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350x = 9,028,811.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,028,811.46/3,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,695.17

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