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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,396.72, 4,687.68 and 1,904.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,396.72, 4,687.68 and 1,904.76 is: 2,628.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,396.72 : 4,687.68 = 1,904.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,396.72/4,687.68 = 1,904.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,396.72x = 4,687.68 × 1,904.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,396.72x = 8,928,905.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,928,905.36/3,396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,628.68

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