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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154, 4,353.60 and 1,912

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154, 4,353.60 and 1,912 is: 2,639.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154 : 4,353.60 = 1,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154/4,353.60 = 1,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154x = 4,353.60 × 1,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154x = 8,324,083.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,324,083.20/3,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,639.21

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