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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.26, 4,976.64 and 1,950.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.26, 4,976.64 and 1,950.26 is: 2,691.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.26 : 4,976.64 = 1,950.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.26/4,976.64 = 1,950.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.26x = 4,976.64 × 1,950.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.26x = 9,705,741.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,705,741.93/3,606.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.36

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