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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,045.66, 4,203.81 and 1,927.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,045.66, 4,203.81 and 1,927.14 is: 2,659.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,045.66 : 4,203.81 = 1,927.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,045.66/4,203.81 = 1,927.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,045.66x = 4,203.81 × 1,927.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,045.66x = 8,101,330.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,101,330.40/3,045.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.96

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