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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.94, 4,649.73 and 1,972.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.94, 4,649.73 and 1,972.18 is: 2,721.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.94 : 4,649.73 = 1,972.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.94/4,649.73 = 1,972.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.94x = 4,649.73 × 1,972.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.94x = 9,170,104.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,170,104.51/3,369.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,721.15

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