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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.26, 4,392.38 and 1,924.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.26, 4,392.38 and 1,924.12 is: 2,654.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.26 : 4,392.38 = 1,924.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.26/4,392.38 = 1,924.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.26x = 4,392.38 × 1,924.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.26x = 8,451,434.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,451,434.62/3,183.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,654.96

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