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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,409.83, 4,705.74 and 1,917.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,409.83, 4,705.74 and 1,917.68 is: 2,646.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,409.83 : 4,705.74 = 1,917.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,409.83/4,705.74 = 1,917.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,409.83x = 4,705.74 × 1,917.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,409.83x = 9,024,079.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,024,079.95/3,409.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,646.49

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