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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,407.15, 4,702.35 and 1,915.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,407.15, 4,702.35 and 1,915.17 is: 2,643.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,407.15 : 4,702.35 = 1,915.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,407.15/4,702.35 = 1,915.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,407.15x = 4,702.35 × 1,915.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,407.15x = 9,005,799.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,005,799.65/3,407.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,643.21

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