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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,418.63, 4,717.84 and 1,906.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,418.63, 4,717.84 and 1,906.26 is: 2,630.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,418.63 : 4,717.84 = 1,906.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,418.63/4,717.84 = 1,906.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,418.63x = 4,717.84 × 1,906.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,418.63x = 8,993,429.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,993,429.68/3,418.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,630.71

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