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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.64, 5,015.26 and 1,958.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.64, 5,015.26 and 1,958.41 is: 2,936.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.64 : 5,015.26 = 1,958.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.64/5,015.26 = 1,958.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.64x = 5,015.26 × 1,958.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.64x = 9,821,935.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,821,935.34/3,344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,936.62

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