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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,407.55, 4,702.16 and 1,915.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,407.55, 4,702.16 and 1,915.19 is: 2,642.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,407.55 : 4,702.16 = 1,915.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,407.55/4,702.16 = 1,915.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,407.55x = 4,702.16 × 1,915.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,407.55x = 9,005,496.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,005,496.72/3,407.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,642.81

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