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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.66, 4,638.94 and 1,945.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.66, 4,638.94 and 1,945.12 is: 2,684.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.66 : 4,638.94 = 1,945.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.66/4,638.94 = 1,945.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.66x = 4,638.94 × 1,945.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.66x = 9,023,294.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,023,294.97/3,361.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,684.18

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