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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.52, 4,303.23 and 1,925.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.52, 4,303.23 and 1,925.71 is: 2,654.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.52 : 4,303.23 = 1,925.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.52/4,303.23 = 1,925.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.52x = 4,303.23 × 1,925.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.52x = 8,286,762.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,286,762.29/3,121.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,654.72

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