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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.66, 4,656.66 and 1,957.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.66, 4,656.66 and 1,957.70 is: 2,702.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.66 : 4,656.66 = 1,957.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.66/4,656.66 = 1,957.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.66x = 4,656.66 × 1,957.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.66x = 9,116,343.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,116,343.28/3,373.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,702.21

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