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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,366.97, 4,646.77 and 1,950.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,366.97, 4,646.77 and 1,950.23 is: 2,691.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,366.97 : 4,646.77 = 1,950.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,366.97/4,646.77 = 1,950.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,366.97x = 4,646.77 × 1,950.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,366.97x = 9,062,250.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,062,250.86/3,366.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.52

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