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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.76, 4,844.82 and 1,917.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.76, 4,844.82 and 1,917.44 is: 2,646.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.76 : 4,844.82 = 1,917.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.76/4,844.82 = 1,917.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.76x = 4,844.82 × 1,917.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.76x = 9,289,651.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,289,651.66/3,510.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,646.05

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