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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.93, 4,629.47 and 1,958.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.93, 4,629.47 and 1,958.49 is: 2,702.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.93 : 4,629.47 = 1,958.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.93/4,629.47 = 1,958.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.93x = 4,629.47 × 1,958.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.93x = 9,066,760.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,066,760.91/3,354.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,702.52

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