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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.21, 4,391.55 and 1,923.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.21, 4,391.55 and 1,923.02 is: 2,653.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.21 : 4,391.55 = 1,923.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.21/4,391.55 = 1,923.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.21x = 4,391.55 × 1,923.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.21x = 8,445,016.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,445,016.52/3,182.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,653.83

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