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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,406.71, 4,701.15 and 1,914.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,406.71, 4,701.15 and 1,914.59 is: 2,642.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,406.71 : 4,701.15 = 1,914.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,406.71/4,701.15 = 1,914.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,406.71x = 4,701.15 × 1,914.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,406.71x = 9,000,774.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,000,774.78/3,406.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,642.07

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