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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.44, 4,302.60 and 1,939.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.44, 4,302.60 and 1,939.04 is: 2,676.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.44 : 4,302.60 = 1,939.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.44/4,302.60 = 1,939.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.44x = 4,302.60 × 1,939.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.44x = 8,342,913.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,342,913.50/3,117.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.21

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