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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,407.50, 4,702.35 and 1,915.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,407.50, 4,702.35 and 1,915.39 is: 2,643.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,407.50 : 4,702.35 = 1,915.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,407.50/4,702.35 = 1,915.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,407.50x = 4,702.35 × 1,915.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,407.50x = 9,006,834.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,006,834.17/3,407.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,643.24

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