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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.19, 4,996.71 and 1,940.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.19, 4,996.71 and 1,940.61 is: 2,912.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.19 : 4,996.71 = 1,940.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.19/4,996.71 = 1,940.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.19x = 4,996.71 × 1,940.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.19x = 9,696,665.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,696,665.39/3,329.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,912.62

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