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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,409.74, 4,705.82 and 1,917.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,409.74, 4,705.82 and 1,917.62 is: 2,646.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,409.74 : 4,705.82 = 1,917.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,409.74/4,705.82 = 1,917.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,409.74x = 4,705.82 × 1,917.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,409.74x = 9,023,955.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,023,955.81/3,409.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,646.52

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