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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.06, 4,388.58 and 1,921.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.06, 4,388.58 and 1,921.52 is: 2,651.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.06 : 4,388.58 = 1,921.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.06/4,388.58 = 1,921.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.06x = 4,388.58 × 1,921.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.06x = 8,432,755.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,432,755.21/3,180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,651.76

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