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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,413.62, 4,710.94 and 1,921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,413.62, 4,710.94 and 1,921.60 is: 2,651.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,413.62 : 4,710.94 = 1,921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,413.62/4,710.94 = 1,921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,413.62x = 4,710.94 × 1,921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,413.62x = 9,052,542.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,052,542.30/3,413.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,651.89

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