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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,339.73, 4,608.03 and 1,941.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,339.73, 4,608.03 and 1,941.67 is: 2,679.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,339.73 : 4,608.03 = 1,941.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,339.73/4,608.03 = 1,941.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,339.73x = 4,608.03 × 1,941.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,339.73x = 8,947,273.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,947,273.61/3,339.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679.04

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