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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.83, 4,635.80 and 1,942.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.83, 4,635.80 and 1,942.35 is: 2,680.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.83 : 4,635.80 = 1,942.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.83/4,635.80 = 1,942.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.83x = 4,635.80 × 1,942.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.83x = 9,004,326.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,004,326.32/3,358.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.79

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