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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.86, 4,270.35 and 1,914.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.86, 4,270.35 and 1,914.27 is: 2,642.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.86 : 4,270.35 = 1,914.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.86/4,270.35 = 1,914.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.86x = 4,270.35 × 1,914.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.86x = 8,174,594.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,174,594.06/3,093.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,642.20

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