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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.50, 4,637.48 and 1,963.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.50, 4,637.48 and 1,963.24 is: 2,709.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.50 : 4,637.48 = 1,963.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.50/4,637.48 = 1,963.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.50x = 4,637.48 × 1,963.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.50x = 9,104,486.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,104,486.24/3,360.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,709.27

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