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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.24, 4,363.26 and 1,919

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.24, 4,363.26 and 1,919 is: 2,648.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.24 : 4,363.26 = 1,919 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.24/4,363.26 = 1,919/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.24x = 4,363.26 × 1,919
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.24x = 8,373,095.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,373,095.94/3,161.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,648.67

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