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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.66, 4,636.67 and 1,962.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.66, 4,636.67 and 1,962.54 is: 2,708.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.66 : 4,636.67 = 1,962.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.66/4,636.67 = 1,962.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.66x = 4,636.67 × 1,962.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.66x = 9,099,650.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,099,650.34/3,359.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.50

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