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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,417.97, 4,716.81 and 1,926.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,417.97, 4,716.81 and 1,926.26 is: 2,658.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,417.97 : 4,716.81 = 1,926.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,417.97/4,716.81 = 1,926.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,417.97x = 4,716.81 × 1,926.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,417.97x = 9,085,802.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,085,802.43/3,417.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.25

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