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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.21, 4,391.78 and 1,924.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.21, 4,391.78 and 1,924.65 is: 2,655.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.21 : 4,391.78 = 1,924.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.21/4,391.78 = 1,924.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.21x = 4,391.78 × 1,924.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.21x = 8,452,629.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,452,629.75/3,183.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,655.38

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