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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.04, 4,382.42 and 1,916.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.04, 4,382.42 and 1,916.13 is: 2,644.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.04 : 4,382.42 = 1,916.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.04/4,382.42 = 1,916.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.04x = 4,382.42 × 1,916.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.04x = 8,397,276.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,397,276.85/3,175.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644.78

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