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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.61, 4,638.92 and 1,945.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.61, 4,638.92 and 1,945.26 is: 2,684.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.61 : 4,638.92 = 1,945.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.61/4,638.92 = 1,945.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.61x = 4,638.92 × 1,945.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.61x = 9,023,895.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,023,895.79/3,361.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,684.40

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