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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,048.68, 4,206.08 and 1,929.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,048.68, 4,206.08 and 1,929.24 is: 2,661.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,048.68 : 4,206.08 = 1,929.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,048.68/4,206.08 = 1,929.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,048.68x = 4,206.08 × 1,929.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,048.68x = 8,114,537.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,114,537.78/3,048.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.66

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