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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,417.93, 4,717.19 and 1,926.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,417.93, 4,717.19 and 1,926.14 is: 2,658.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,417.93 : 4,717.19 = 1,926.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,417.93/4,717.19 = 1,926.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,417.93x = 4,717.19 × 1,926.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,417.93x = 9,085,968.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,085,968.35/3,417.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.32

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