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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,448.31, 4,759.52 and 1,957.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,448.31, 4,759.52 and 1,957.10 is: 2,701.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,448.31 : 4,759.52 = 1,957.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,448.31/4,759.52 = 1,957.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,448.31x = 4,759.52 × 1,957.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,448.31x = 9,314,858.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,314,858.71/3,448.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,701.28

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