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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.06, 4,759.83 and 1,922.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.06, 4,759.83 and 1,922.85 is: 2,886.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.06 : 4,759.83 = 1,922.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.06/4,759.83 = 1,922.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.06x = 4,759.83 × 1,922.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.06x = 9,152,439.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,152,439.12/3,171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,886.24

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