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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.49, 4,753.38 and 1,952.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.49, 4,753.38 and 1,952.51 is: 2,694.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.49 : 4,753.38 = 1,952.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.49/4,753.38 = 1,952.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.49x = 4,753.38 × 1,952.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.49x = 9,281,005.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,281,005.54/3,444.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,694.45

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