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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,486.64, 4,811.55 and 1,914.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,486.64, 4,811.55 and 1,914.74 is: 2,642.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,486.64 : 4,811.55 = 1,914.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,486.64/4,811.55 = 1,914.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,486.64x = 4,811.55 × 1,914.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,486.64x = 9,212,867.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,212,867.25/3,486.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,642.33

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