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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.62, 4,634.82 and 1,942.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.62, 4,634.82 and 1,942.20 is: 2,680.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.62 : 4,634.82 = 1,942.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.62/4,634.82 = 1,942.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.62x = 4,634.82 × 1,942.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.62x = 9,001,747.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,001,747.40/3,358.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.19

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