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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,417.63, 4,716.36 and 1,925.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,417.63, 4,716.36 and 1,925.54 is: 2,657.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,417.63 : 4,716.36 = 1,925.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,417.63/4,716.36 = 1,925.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,417.63x = 4,716.36 × 1,925.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,417.63x = 9,081,533.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,081,533.94/3,417.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,657.26

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