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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.48, 4,568.70 and 1,914.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.48, 4,568.70 and 1,914.04 is: 2,641.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.48 : 4,568.70 = 1,914.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.48/4,568.70 = 1,914.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.48x = 4,568.70 × 1,914.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.48x = 8,744,674.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,744,674.55/3,310.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,641.51

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