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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.31, 4,706.27 and 1,918.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.31, 4,706.27 and 1,918.21 is: 2,647.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.31 : 4,706.27 = 1,918.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.31/4,706.27 = 1,918.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.31x = 4,706.27 × 1,918.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.31x = 9,027,614.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,027,614.18/3,410.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,647.15

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