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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,365.60, 4,644.48 and 1,949.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,365.60, 4,644.48 and 1,949.74 is: 2,690.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,365.60 : 4,644.48 = 1,949.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,365.60/4,644.48 = 1,949.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,365.60x = 4,644.48 × 1,949.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,365.60x = 9,055,533.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,055,533.31/3,365.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,690.62

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