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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.75, 4,211.86 and 1,932.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.75, 4,211.86 and 1,932.65 is: 2,668.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.75 : 4,211.86 = 1,932.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.75/4,211.86 = 1,932.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.75x = 4,211.86 × 1,932.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.75x = 8,140,056.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,140,056.93/3,050.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,668.21

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