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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,355.66, 4,630.12 and 1,938.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,355.66, 4,630.12 and 1,938.84 is: 2,675.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,355.66 : 4,630.12 = 1,938.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,355.66/4,630.12 = 1,938.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,355.66x = 4,630.12 × 1,938.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,355.66x = 8,977,061.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,977,061.86/3,355.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.20

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