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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.71, 4,302.90 and 1,922.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.71, 4,302.90 and 1,922.90 is: 2,653.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.71 : 4,302.90 = 1,922.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.71/4,302.90 = 1,922.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.71x = 4,302.90 × 1,922.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.71x = 8,274,024.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,274,024.90/3,117.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,653.88

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