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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.77, 4,752.05 and 1,951.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.77, 4,752.05 and 1,951.82 is: 2,693.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.77 : 4,752.05 = 1,951.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.77/4,752.05 = 1,951.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.77x = 4,752.05 × 1,951.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.77x = 9,275,141.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,275,141.51/3,443.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.31

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