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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.64, 4,845.93 and 1,918.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.64, 4,845.93 and 1,918.29 is: 2,647.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.64 : 4,845.93 = 1,918.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.64/4,845.93 = 1,918.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.64x = 4,845.93 × 1,918.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.64x = 9,295,899.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,295,899.06/3,511.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,647.17

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