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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,399.37, 4,691.18 and 1,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,399.37, 4,691.18 and 1,907.20 is: 2,631.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,399.37 : 4,691.18 = 1,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,399.37/4,691.18 = 1,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,399.37x = 4,691.18 × 1,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,399.37x = 8,947,018.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,947,018.50/3,399.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,631.96

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