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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.66, 4,649.31 and 1,952.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.66, 4,649.31 and 1,952.12 is: 2,694.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.66 : 4,649.31 = 1,952.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.66/4,649.31 = 1,952.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.66x = 4,649.31 × 1,952.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.66x = 9,076,011.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,076,011.04/3,368.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,694.25

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