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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,414.08, 4,711.65 and 1,901.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,414.08, 4,711.65 and 1,901.88 is: 2,624.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,414.08 : 4,711.65 = 1,901.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,414.08/4,711.65 = 1,901.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,414.08x = 4,711.65 × 1,901.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,414.08x = 8,960,992.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,960,992.90/3,414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.72

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