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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.23, 4,638.06 and 1,943.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.23, 4,638.06 and 1,943.73 is: 2,682.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.23 : 4,638.06 = 1,943.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.23/4,638.06 = 1,943.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.23x = 4,638.06 × 1,943.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.23x = 9,015,136.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,015,136.36/3,361.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.09

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