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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.67, 4,655.43 and 1,957.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.67, 4,655.43 and 1,957.40 is: 2,701.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.67 : 4,655.43 = 1,957.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.67/4,655.43 = 1,957.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.67x = 4,655.43 × 1,957.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.67x = 9,112,515.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,112,515.40/3,373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,701.07

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