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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.94, 4,752.72 and 1,952.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.94, 4,752.72 and 1,952.01 is: 2,693.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.94 : 4,752.72 = 1,952.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.94/4,752.72 = 1,952.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.94x = 4,752.72 × 1,952.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.94x = 9,277,356.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,277,356.97/3,443.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.82

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