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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,417.66, 4,716.59 and 1,925.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,417.66, 4,716.59 and 1,925.42 is: 2,657.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,417.66 : 4,716.59 = 1,925.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,417.66/4,716.59 = 1,925.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,417.66x = 4,716.59 × 1,925.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,417.66x = 9,081,383.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,081,383.51/3,417.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,657.19

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