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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.92, 4,655.78 and 1,957.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.92, 4,655.78 and 1,957.65 is: 2,701.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.92 : 4,655.78 = 1,957.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.92/4,655.78 = 1,957.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.92x = 4,655.78 × 1,957.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.92x = 9,114,354.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,114,354.65/3,373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,701.42

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