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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.60, 4,271.36 and 1,914.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.60, 4,271.36 and 1,914.99 is: 2,643.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.60 : 4,271.36 = 1,914.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.60/4,271.36 = 1,914.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.60x = 4,271.36 × 1,914.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.60x = 8,179,611.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,179,611.69/3,094.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,643.19

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