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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,401.97, 4,694.64 and 1,909.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,401.97, 4,694.64 and 1,909.95 is: 2,635.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,401.97 : 4,694.64 = 1,909.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,401.97/4,694.64 = 1,909.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,401.97x = 4,694.64 × 1,909.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,401.97x = 8,966,527.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,966,527.67/3,401.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,635.69

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