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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,102.98, 4,281.39 and 1,923.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,102.98, 4,281.39 and 1,923.48 is: 2,653.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,102.98 : 4,281.39 = 1,923.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,102.98/4,281.39 = 1,923.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,102.98x = 4,281.39 × 1,923.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,102.98x = 8,235,168.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,235,168.04/3,102.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,653.96

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