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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,407.70, 4,702.66 and 1,915.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,407.70, 4,702.66 and 1,915.64 is: 2,643.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,407.70 : 4,702.66 = 1,915.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,407.70/4,702.66 = 1,915.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,407.70x = 4,702.66 × 1,915.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,407.70x = 9,008,603.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,008,603.60/3,407.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,643.60

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