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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.80, 4,634.82 and 1,942.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.80, 4,634.82 and 1,942.52 is: 2,680.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.80 : 4,634.82 = 1,942.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.80/4,634.82 = 1,942.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.80x = 4,634.82 × 1,942.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.80x = 9,003,207.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,003,207.37/3,358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.48

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