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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,113.74, 4,298.52 and 1,935.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,113.74, 4,298.52 and 1,935.19 is: 2,671.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,113.74 : 4,298.52 = 1,935.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,113.74/4,298.52 = 1,935.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,113.74x = 4,298.52 × 1,935.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,113.74x = 8,318,452.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,318,452.92/3,113.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,671.53

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