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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.70, 4,200.03 and 1,924.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.70, 4,200.03 and 1,924.44 is: 2,657.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.70 : 4,200.03 = 1,924.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.70/4,200.03 = 1,924.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.70x = 4,200.03 × 1,924.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.70x = 8,082,705.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,082,705.73/3,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,657.30

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