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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,408.89, 5,113.77 and 1,217.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,408.89, 5,113.77 and 1,217.84 is: 1,826.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,408.89 : 5,113.77 = 1,217.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,408.89/5,113.77 = 1,217.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,408.89x = 5,113.77 × 1,217.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,408.89x = 6,227,753.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,227,753.66/3,408.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.92

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