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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.78, 4,603.43 and 1,938.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.78, 4,603.43 and 1,938.53 is: 2,675.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.78 : 4,603.43 = 1,938.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.78/4,603.43 = 1,938.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.78x = 4,603.43 × 1,938.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.78x = 8,923,887.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,923,887.16/3,335.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.20

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