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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,405.89, 4,699.52 and 1,913.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,405.89, 4,699.52 and 1,913.87 is: 2,640.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,405.89 : 4,699.52 = 1,913.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,405.89/4,699.52 = 1,913.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,405.89x = 4,699.52 × 1,913.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,405.89x = 8,994,270.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,994,270.34/3,405.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,640.80

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