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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.25, 4,705.33 and 1,917.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.25, 4,705.33 and 1,917.87 is: 2,646.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.25 : 4,705.33 = 1,917.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.25/4,705.33 = 1,917.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.25x = 4,705.33 × 1,917.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.25x = 9,024,211.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,024,211.25/3,410.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,646.20

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