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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.10, 4,705.59 and 1,917.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.10, 4,705.59 and 1,917.78 is: 2,646.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.10 : 4,705.59 = 1,917.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.10/4,705.59 = 1,917.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.10x = 4,705.59 × 1,917.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.10x = 9,024,286.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,024,286.39/3,410.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,646.34

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