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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,442.08, 4,750.11 and 1,950.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,442.08, 4,750.11 and 1,950.06 is: 2,691.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,442.08 : 4,750.11 = 1,950.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,442.08/4,750.11 = 1,950.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,442.08x = 4,750.11 × 1,950.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,442.08x = 9,262,999.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,262,999.51/3,442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.11

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