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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.44, 4,380.84 and 1,916.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.44, 4,380.84 and 1,916.16 is: 2,643.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.44 : 4,380.84 = 1,916.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.44/4,380.84 = 1,916.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.44x = 4,380.84 × 1,916.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.44x = 8,394,390.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,394,390.37/3,175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,643.54

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