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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.68, 4,604.16 and 1,938.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.68, 4,604.16 and 1,938.88 is: 2,676.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.68 : 4,604.16 = 1,938.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.68/4,604.16 = 1,938.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.68x = 4,604.16 × 1,938.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.68x = 8,926,913.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,926,913.74/3,335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.19

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