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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.81, 4,570.70 and 1,914.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.81, 4,570.70 and 1,914.56 is: 2,642.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.81 : 4,570.70 = 1,914.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.81/4,570.70 = 1,914.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.81x = 4,570.70 × 1,914.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.81x = 8,750,861.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,750,861.32/3,311.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,642.32

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