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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.78, 4,395.91 and 1,925.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.78, 4,395.91 and 1,925.84 is: 2,658.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.78 : 4,395.91 = 1,925.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.78/4,395.91 = 1,925.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.78x = 4,395.91 × 1,925.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.78x = 8,465,797.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,465,797.33/3,184.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.21

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