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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,396.67, 4,686.92 and 1,904.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,396.67, 4,686.92 and 1,904.47 is: 2,627.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,396.67 : 4,686.92 = 1,904.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,396.67/4,686.92 = 1,904.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,396.67x = 4,686.92 × 1,904.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,396.67x = 8,926,098.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,926,098.53/3,396.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.90

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