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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,409.72, 4,705.39 and 1,917.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,409.72, 4,705.39 and 1,917.64 is: 2,646.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,409.72 : 4,705.39 = 1,917.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,409.72/4,705.39 = 1,917.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,409.72x = 4,705.39 × 1,917.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,409.72x = 9,023,244.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,023,244.08/3,409.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,646.33

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