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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.38, 4,629.59 and 1,956.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.38, 4,629.59 and 1,956.86 is: 2,700.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.38 : 4,629.59 = 1,956.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.38/4,629.59 = 1,956.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.38x = 4,629.59 × 1,956.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.38x = 9,059,426.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,059,426.56/3,354.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,700.78

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