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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.62, 4,284.58 and 1,926.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.62, 4,284.58 and 1,926.48 is: 2,658.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.62 : 4,284.58 = 1,926.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.62/4,284.58 = 1,926.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.62x = 4,284.58 × 1,926.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.62x = 8,254,157.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,254,157.68/3,104.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.67

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