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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.06, 4,634.79 and 1,961.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.06, 4,634.79 and 1,961.18 is: 2,706.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.06 : 4,634.79 = 1,961.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.06/4,634.79 = 1,961.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.06x = 4,634.79 × 1,961.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.06x = 9,089,657.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,089,657.45/3,359.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.01

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