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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,385.15, 4,671.51 and 1,969.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,385.15, 4,671.51 and 1,969.67 is: 2,718.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,385.15 : 4,671.51 = 1,969.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,385.15/4,671.51 = 1,969.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,385.15x = 4,671.51 × 1,969.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,385.15x = 9,201,333.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,201,333.10/3,385.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.15

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