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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.91, 4,636.62 and 1,943.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.91, 4,636.62 and 1,943.58 is: 2,682.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.91 : 4,636.62 = 1,943.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.91/4,636.62 = 1,943.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.91x = 4,636.62 × 1,943.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.91x = 9,011,641.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,011,641.90/3,359.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.11

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