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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.71, 4,638.59 and 1,945.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.71, 4,638.59 and 1,945.20 is: 2,684.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.71 : 4,638.59 = 1,945.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.71/4,638.59 = 1,945.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.71x = 4,638.59 × 1,945.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.71x = 9,022,975.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,022,975.54/3,360.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,684.85

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