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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,353.94, 4,628.85 and 1,957.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,353.94, 4,628.85 and 1,957.14 is: 2,701.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,353.94 : 4,628.85 = 1,957.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,353.94/4,628.85 = 1,957.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,353.94x = 4,628.85 × 1,957.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,353.94x = 9,059,307.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,059,307.49/3,353.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,701.09

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