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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.53, 4,390.66 and 1,924.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.53, 4,390.66 and 1,924.49 is: 2,654.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.53 : 4,390.66 = 1,924.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.53/4,390.66 = 1,924.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.53x = 4,390.66 × 1,924.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.53x = 8,449,781.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,449,781.26/3,183.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,654.22

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