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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.45, 4,284.78 and 1,925.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.45, 4,284.78 and 1,925.47 is: 2,655.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.45 : 4,284.78 = 1,925.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.45/4,284.78 = 1,925.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.45x = 4,284.78 × 1,925.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.45x = 8,250,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,250,193.92/3,106.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,655.83

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