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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.97, 3,463.92 and 1,924.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.97, 3,463.92 and 1,924.47 is: 2,883.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.97 : 3,463.92 = 1,924.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.97/3,463.92 = 1,924.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.97x = 3,463.92 × 1,924.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.97x = 6,666,206.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,666,206.15/2,311.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,883.34

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