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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.18, 4,652.56 and 1,954.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.18, 4,652.56 and 1,954.82 is: 2,697.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.18 : 4,652.56 = 1,954.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.18/4,652.56 = 1,954.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.18x = 4,652.56 × 1,954.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.18x = 9,094,917.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,094,917.34/3,371.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,697.84

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