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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.79, 4,289.48 and 1,930.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.79, 4,289.48 and 1,930.79 is: 2,663.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.79 : 4,289.48 = 1,930.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.79/4,289.48 = 1,930.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.79x = 4,289.48 × 1,930.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.79x = 8,282,074.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,282,074.70/3,109.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.22

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