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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.50, 4,623.69 and 1,952.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.50, 4,623.69 and 1,952.98 is: 2,695.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.50 : 4,623.69 = 1,952.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.50/4,623.69 = 1,952.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.50x = 4,623.69 × 1,952.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.50x = 9,029,974.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,029,974.10/3,350.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,695.11

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