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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,405.58, 4,699.22 and 1,913.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,405.58, 4,699.22 and 1,913.42 is: 2,640.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,405.58 : 4,699.22 = 1,913.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,405.58/4,699.22 = 1,913.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,405.58x = 4,699.22 × 1,913.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,405.58x = 8,991,583.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,991,583.71/3,405.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,640.25

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