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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.84, 4,649.25 and 1,952.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.84, 4,649.25 and 1,952.96 is: 2,695.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.84 : 4,649.25 = 1,952.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.84/4,649.25 = 1,952.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.84x = 4,649.25 × 1,952.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.84x = 9,079,799.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,079,799.28/3,368.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,695.23

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