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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,406.64, 4,701.38 and 1,914.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,406.64, 4,701.38 and 1,914.62 is: 2,642.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,406.64 : 4,701.38 = 1,914.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,406.64/4,701.38 = 1,914.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,406.64x = 4,701.38 × 1,914.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,406.64x = 9,001,323.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,001,323.10/3,406.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,642.29

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