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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,448.93, 4,759.86 and 1,956.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,448.93, 4,759.86 and 1,956.96 is: 2,700.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,448.93 : 4,759.86 = 1,956.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,448.93/4,759.86 = 1,956.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,448.93x = 4,759.86 × 1,956.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,448.93x = 9,314,862.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,314,862.96/3,448.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,700.80

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