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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.33, 4,654.02 and 1,956.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.33, 4,654.02 and 1,956.35 is: 2,699.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.33 : 4,654.02 = 1,956.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.33/4,654.02 = 1,956.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.33x = 4,654.02 × 1,956.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.33x = 9,104,911.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,104,911.00/3,372.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,699.88

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