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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,397.39, 4,688.69 and 1,905.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,397.39, 4,688.69 and 1,905.59 is: 2,629.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,397.39 : 4,688.69 = 1,905.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,397.39/4,688.69 = 1,905.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,397.39x = 4,688.69 × 1,905.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,397.39x = 8,934,722.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,934,722.97/3,397.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,629.88

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