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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.38, 4,634.57 and 1,942.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.38, 4,634.57 and 1,942.79 is: 2,680.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.38 : 4,634.57 = 1,942.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.38/4,634.57 = 1,942.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.38x = 4,634.57 × 1,942.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.38x = 9,003,996.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,003,996.25/3,359.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.26

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