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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.50, 4,754.79 and 1,952.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.50, 4,754.79 and 1,952.94 is: 2,695.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.50 : 4,754.79 = 1,952.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.50/4,754.79 = 1,952.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.50x = 4,754.79 × 1,952.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.50x = 9,285,819.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,285,819.58/3,445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,695.06

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