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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,045.68, 4,201.94 and 1,926.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,045.68, 4,201.94 and 1,926.24 is: 2,657.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,045.68 : 4,201.94 = 1,926.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,045.68/4,201.94 = 1,926.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,045.68x = 4,201.94 × 1,926.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,045.68x = 8,093,944.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,093,944.91/3,045.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,657.52

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