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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.59, 4,654.29 and 1,956.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.59, 4,654.29 and 1,956.17 is: 2,699.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.59 : 4,654.29 = 1,956.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.59/4,654.29 = 1,956.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.59x = 4,654.29 × 1,956.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.59x = 9,104,582.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,104,582.47/3,372.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,699.58

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