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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.94, 4,598.71 and 1,934.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.94, 4,598.71 and 1,934.88 is: 2,669.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.94 : 4,598.71 = 1,934.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.94/4,598.71 = 1,934.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.94x = 4,598.71 × 1,934.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.94x = 8,897,952.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,897,952.00/3,332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,669.70

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