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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,401.92, 4,693.68 and 2,614.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,401.92, 4,693.68 and 2,614.56 is: 3,607.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,401.92 : 4,693.68 = 2,614.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,401.92/4,693.68 = 2,614.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,401.92x = 4,693.68 × 2,614.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,401.92x = 12,271,907.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,271,907.98/3,401.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.35

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