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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.94, 4,630.23 and 1,958.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.94, 4,630.23 and 1,958.14 is: 2,702.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.94 : 4,630.23 = 1,958.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.94/4,630.23 = 1,958.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.94x = 4,630.23 × 1,958.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.94x = 9,066,638.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,066,638.57/3,354.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,702.47

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