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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,337.74, 4,607.01 and 1,940.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,337.74, 4,607.01 and 1,940.76 is: 2,678.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,337.74 : 4,607.01 = 1,940.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,337.74/4,607.01 = 1,940.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,337.74x = 4,607.01 × 1,940.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,337.74x = 8,941,100.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,941,100.73/3,337.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,678.79

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