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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,388.83, 4,675.97 and 1,952.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,388.83, 4,675.97 and 1,952.97 is: 2,694.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,388.83 : 4,675.97 = 1,952.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,388.83/4,675.97 = 1,952.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,388.83x = 4,675.97 × 1,952.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,388.83x = 9,132,029.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,132,029.13/3,388.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,694.74

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