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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.65, 4,706.81 and 1,918.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.65, 4,706.81 and 1,918.50 is: 2,647.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.65 : 4,706.81 = 1,918.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.65/4,706.81 = 1,918.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.65x = 4,706.81 × 1,918.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.65x = 9,030,014.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,030,014.99/3,410.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,647.59

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