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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.40, 4,281.92 and 1,924

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.40, 4,281.92 and 1,924 is: 2,653.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.40 : 4,281.92 = 1,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.40/4,281.92 = 1,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.40x = 4,281.92 × 1,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.40x = 8,238,414.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,238,414.08/3,104.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,653.79

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