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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.71, 4,392.24 and 1,923.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.71, 4,392.24 and 1,923.52 is: 2,654.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.71 : 4,392.24 = 1,923.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.71/4,392.24 = 1,923.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.71x = 4,392.24 × 1,923.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.71x = 8,448,539.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,448,539.52/3,182.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,654.52

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