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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.83, 4,752.58 and 1,951.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.83, 4,752.58 and 1,951.70 is: 2,693.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.83 : 4,752.58 = 1,951.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.83/4,752.58 = 1,951.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.83x = 4,752.58 × 1,951.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.83x = 9,275,590.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,275,590.89/3,443.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.40

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