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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.87, 4,348.82 and 1,892.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.87, 4,348.82 and 1,892.72 is: 2,611.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.87 : 4,348.82 = 1,892.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.87/4,348.82 = 1,892.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.87x = 4,348.82 × 1,892.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.87x = 8,231,114.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,231,114.19/3,151.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,611.50

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