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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,406.22, 4,700.89 and 1,914.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,406.22, 4,700.89 and 1,914.50 is: 2,642.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,406.22 : 4,700.89 = 1,914.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,406.22/4,700.89 = 1,914.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,406.22x = 4,700.89 × 1,914.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,406.22x = 8,999,860.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,999,860.87/3,406.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,642.18

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