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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.55, 4,619.03 and 1,911.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.55, 4,619.03 and 1,911.96 is: 2,638.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.55 : 4,619.03 = 1,911.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.55/4,619.03 = 1,911.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.55x = 4,619.03 × 1,911.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.55x = 8,831,391.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,831,391.04/3,347.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.17

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