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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.33, 4,284.42 and 1,925.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.33, 4,284.42 and 1,925.78 is: 2,657.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.33 : 4,284.42 = 1,925.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.33/4,284.42 = 1,925.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.33x = 4,284.42 × 1,925.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.33x = 8,250,861.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,250,861.06/3,104.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,657.85

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