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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.84, 5,503.72 and 1,940.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.84, 5,503.72 and 1,940.68 is: 2,909.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.84 : 5,503.72 = 1,940.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.84/5,503.72 = 1,940.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.84x = 5,503.72 × 1,940.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.84x = 10,680,959.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,680,959.33/3,670.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,909.68

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