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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.56, 4,635.12 and 1,961.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.56, 4,635.12 and 1,961.52 is: 2,707.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.56 : 4,635.12 = 1,961.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.56/4,635.12 = 1,961.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.56x = 4,635.12 × 1,961.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.56x = 9,091,880.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,091,880.58/3,358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.08

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