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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,397.93, 4,688.81 and 1,905.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,397.93, 4,688.81 and 1,905.50 is: 2,629.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,397.93 : 4,688.81 = 1,905.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,397.93/4,688.81 = 1,905.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,397.93x = 4,688.81 × 1,905.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,397.93x = 8,934,527.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,934,527.46/3,397.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,629.40

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