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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,351.42, 5,027.59 and 1,946.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,351.42, 5,027.59 and 1,946.50 is: 2,920.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,351.42 : 5,027.59 = 1,946.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,351.42/5,027.59 = 1,946.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,351.42x = 5,027.59 × 1,946.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,351.42x = 9,786,186.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,786,186.50/3,351.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,920.01

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