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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.68, 4,640.16 and 1,964.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.68, 4,640.16 and 1,964.88 is: 2,712.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.68 : 4,640.16 = 1,964.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.68/4,640.16 = 1,964.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.68x = 4,640.16 × 1,964.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.68x = 9,117,357.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,117,357.58/3,361.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,712.14

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