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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.22, 4,753.34 and 1,952.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.22, 4,753.34 and 1,952.62 is: 2,694.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.22 : 4,753.34 = 1,952.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.22/4,753.34 = 1,952.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.22x = 4,753.34 × 1,952.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.22x = 9,281,466.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,281,466.75/3,444.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,694.79

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