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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.49, 4,706.86 and 1,918.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.49, 4,706.86 and 1,918.37 is: 2,647.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.49 : 4,706.86 = 1,918.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.49/4,706.86 = 1,918.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.49x = 4,706.86 × 1,918.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.49x = 9,029,470.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,029,470.69/3,410.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,647.56

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