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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.43, 4,658.46 and 1,958.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.43, 4,658.46 and 1,958.85 is: 2,703.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.43 : 4,658.46 = 1,958.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.43/4,658.46 = 1,958.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.43x = 4,658.46 × 1,958.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.43x = 9,125,204.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,125,204.94/3,375.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703.42

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