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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.61, 4,635.59 and 1,962.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.61, 4,635.59 and 1,962.09 is: 2,707.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.61 : 4,635.59 = 1,962.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.61/4,635.59 = 1,962.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.61x = 4,635.59 × 1,962.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.61x = 9,095,434.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,095,434.97/3,359.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.29

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