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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,324.62, 4,986.66 and 1,937.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,324.62, 4,986.66 and 1,937.09 is: 2,905.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,324.62 : 4,986.66 = 1,937.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,324.62/4,986.66 = 1,937.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,324.62x = 4,986.66 × 1,937.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,324.62x = 9,659,609.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,659,609.22/3,324.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,905.48

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