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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.65, 4,194.69 and 1,920.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.65, 4,194.69 and 1,920.61 is: 2,648.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.65 : 4,194.69 = 1,920.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.65/4,194.69 = 1,920.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.65x = 4,194.69 × 1,920.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.65x = 8,056,361.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,056,361.60/3,041.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,648.68

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