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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.48, 4,635.84 and 1,962.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.48, 4,635.84 and 1,962.40 is: 2,708.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.48 : 4,635.84 = 1,962.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.48/4,635.84 = 1,962.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.48x = 4,635.84 × 1,962.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.48x = 9,097,372.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,097,372.42/3,358.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.78

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