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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237.84, 4,466.70 and 1,910.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237.84, 4,466.70 and 1,910.70 is: 2,635.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237.84 : 4,466.70 = 1,910.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237.84/4,466.70 = 1,910.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237.84x = 4,466.70 × 1,910.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237.84x = 8,534,523.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,534,523.69/3,237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,635.87

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