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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,407.99, 4,702.92 and 1,915.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,407.99, 4,702.92 and 1,915.97 is: 2,643.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,407.99 : 4,702.92 = 1,915.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,407.99/4,702.92 = 1,915.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,407.99x = 4,702.92 × 1,915.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,407.99x = 9,010,653.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,010,653.63/3,407.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,643.98

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