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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.86, 4,290.72 and 1,914.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.86, 4,290.72 and 1,914.56 is: 2,642.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.86 : 4,290.72 = 1,914.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.86/4,290.72 = 1,914.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.86x = 4,290.72 × 1,914.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.86x = 8,214,840.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,214,840.88/3,108.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,642.40

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