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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.46, 4,279.61 and 1,922.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.46, 4,279.61 and 1,922.10 is: 2,652.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.46 : 4,279.61 = 1,922.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.46/4,279.61 = 1,922.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.46x = 4,279.61 × 1,922.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.46x = 8,225,828.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,225,828.77/3,101.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,652.24

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