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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,486.68, 4,811.93 and 1,915.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,486.68, 4,811.93 and 1,915.10 is: 2,643.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,486.68 : 4,811.93 = 1,915.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,486.68/4,811.93 = 1,915.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,486.68x = 4,811.93 × 1,915.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,486.68x = 9,215,327.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,215,327.14/3,486.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,643.01

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