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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,408.99, 4,704.69 and 1,917.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,408.99, 4,704.69 and 1,917.05 is: 2,645.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,408.99 : 4,704.69 = 1,917.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,408.99/4,704.69 = 1,917.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,408.99x = 4,704.69 × 1,917.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,408.99x = 9,019,125.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,019,125.96/3,408.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.69

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