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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.83, 4,226.28 and 1,927.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.83, 4,226.28 and 1,927.68 is: 2,659.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.83 : 4,226.28 = 1,927.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.83/4,226.28 = 1,927.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.83x = 4,226.28 × 1,927.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.83x = 8,146,915.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,146,915.43/3,063.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.07

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