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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.73, 4,726.88 and 1,913.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.73, 4,726.88 and 1,913.17 is: 2,639.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.73 : 4,726.88 = 1,913.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.73/4,726.88 = 1,913.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.73x = 4,726.88 × 1,913.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.73x = 9,043,325.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,043,325.04/3,425.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,639.82

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