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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.68, 4,638.35 and 1,944.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.68, 4,638.35 and 1,944.17 is: 2,683.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.68 : 4,638.35 = 1,944.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.68/4,638.35 = 1,944.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.68x = 4,638.35 × 1,944.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.68x = 9,017,740.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,017,740.92/3,360.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,683.31

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