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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,352.50, 4,626.51 and 1,956.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,352.50, 4,626.51 and 1,956.06 is: 2,699.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,352.50 : 4,626.51 = 1,956.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,352.50/4,626.51 = 1,956.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,352.50x = 4,626.51 × 1,956.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,352.50x = 9,049,731.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,049,731.15/3,352.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,699.40

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