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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,442.66, 4,750.71 and 1,950.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,442.66, 4,750.71 and 1,950.49 is: 2,691.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,442.66 : 4,750.71 = 1,950.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,442.66/4,750.71 = 1,950.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,442.66x = 4,750.71 × 1,950.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,442.66x = 9,266,188.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,266,188.59/3,442.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.58

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