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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,367, 4,646.52 and 1,969.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,367, 4,646.52 and 1,969.72 is: 2,718.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,367 : 4,646.52 = 1,969.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,367/4,646.52 = 1,969.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,367x = 4,646.52 × 1,969.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,367x = 9,152,343.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,152,343.37/3,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.25

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