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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.30, 4,704.89 and 1,917.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.30, 4,704.89 and 1,917.88 is: 2,645.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.30 : 4,704.89 = 1,917.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.30/4,704.89 = 1,917.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.30x = 4,704.89 × 1,917.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.30x = 9,023,393.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,023,393.08/3,410.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.92

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