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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.63, 5,029.79 and 1,964.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.63, 5,029.79 and 1,964.97 is: 2,949.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.63 : 5,029.79 = 1,964.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.63/5,029.79 = 1,964.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.63x = 5,029.79 × 1,964.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.63x = 9,883,376.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,883,376.63/3,350.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,949.71

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