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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.46, 4,291.50 and 1,930.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.46, 4,291.50 and 1,930.18 is: 2,664.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.46 : 4,291.50 = 1,930.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.46/4,291.50 = 1,930.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.46x = 4,291.50 × 1,930.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.46x = 8,283,367.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,283,367.47/3,108.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,664.78

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