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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,408.67, 4,703.70 and 1,916.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,408.67, 4,703.70 and 1,916.31 is: 2,644.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,408.67 : 4,703.70 = 1,916.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,408.67/4,703.70 = 1,916.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,408.67x = 4,703.70 × 1,916.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,408.67x = 9,013,747.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,013,747.35/3,408.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644.36

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