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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,399.78, 4,691.67 and 1,907.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,399.78, 4,691.67 and 1,907.69 is: 2,632.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,399.78 : 4,691.67 = 1,907.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,399.78/4,691.67 = 1,907.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,399.78x = 4,691.67 × 1,907.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,399.78x = 8,950,268.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,950,268.44/3,399.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632.60

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