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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,356.63, 4,632.38 and 1,940.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,356.63, 4,632.38 and 1,940.60 is: 2,678.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,356.63 : 4,632.38 = 1,940.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,356.63/4,632.38 = 1,940.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,356.63x = 4,632.38 × 1,940.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,356.63x = 8,989,563.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,989,563.76/3,356.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,678.16

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