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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.68, 4,279.26 and 1,922.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.68, 4,279.26 and 1,922.32 is: 2,652.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.68 : 4,279.26 = 1,922.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.68/4,279.26 = 1,922.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.68x = 4,279.26 × 1,922.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.68x = 8,226,107.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,226,107.08/3,101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,652.15

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