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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,488.93, 4,814.73 and 1,917.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,488.93, 4,814.73 and 1,917.03 is: 2,645.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,488.93 : 4,814.73 = 1,917.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,488.93/4,814.73 = 1,917.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,488.93x = 4,814.73 × 1,917.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,488.93x = 9,229,948.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,229,948.19/3,488.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.50

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