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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.25, 4,635.40 and 1,942.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.25, 4,635.40 and 1,942.71 is: 2,680.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.25 : 4,635.40 = 1,942.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.25/4,635.40 = 1,942.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.25x = 4,635.40 × 1,942.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.25x = 9,005,237.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,005,237.93/3,359.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.73

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