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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,383.73, 4,668.89 and 1,967.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,383.73, 4,668.89 and 1,967.58 is: 2,714.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,383.73 : 4,668.89 = 1,967.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,383.73/4,668.89 = 1,967.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,383.73x = 4,668.89 × 1,967.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,383.73x = 9,186,404.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,186,404.75/3,383.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,714.88

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