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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.78, 4,346.40 and 1,891.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.78, 4,346.40 and 1,891.20 is: 2,608.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.78 : 4,346.40 = 1,891.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.78/4,346.40 = 1,891.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.78x = 4,346.40 × 1,891.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.78x = 8,219,911.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,219,911.68/3,150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.85

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