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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.51, 4,985.96 and 1,943.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.51, 4,985.96 and 1,943.37 is: 2,906.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.51 : 4,985.96 = 1,943.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.51/4,985.96 = 1,943.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.51x = 4,985.96 × 1,943.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.51x = 9,689,555.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,689,555.37/3,333.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,906.71

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