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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,380.60, 4,665.48 and 1,964.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,380.60, 4,665.48 and 1,964.68 is: 2,711.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,380.60 : 4,665.48 = 1,964.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,380.60/4,665.48 = 1,964.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,380.60x = 4,665.48 × 1,964.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,380.60x = 9,166,175.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,166,175.25/3,380.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,711.40

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