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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,401.72, 4,694.36 and 1,909.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,401.72, 4,694.36 and 1,909.65 is: 2,635.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,401.72 : 4,694.36 = 1,909.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,401.72/4,694.36 = 1,909.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,401.72x = 4,694.36 × 1,909.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,401.72x = 8,964,589.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,964,589.35/3,401.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,635.31

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