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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,365.66, 4,644.86 and 1,949.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,365.66, 4,644.86 and 1,949.73 is: 2,690.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,365.66 : 4,644.86 = 1,949.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,365.66/4,644.86 = 1,949.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,365.66x = 4,644.86 × 1,949.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,365.66x = 9,056,222.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,056,222.89/3,365.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,690.77

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